Research Assistant II Per Diem

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. seeks a Research Assistant to support qualitative research in geriatrics and medical education under experienced supervision. You will assist with data collection, interviews, and coding to produce scholarly outputs.

The role emphasizes participant recruitment, scheduling, and contributing to abstracts, presentations, and IRB materials, while maintaining rigorous records and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, education, health sciences, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of relevant research and data management experience.
• Qualitative research experience preferred.
• Master’s level training completed or in progress preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, interviews, and focus groups.
• Review, de-identify, organize, and code qualitative data.
• Help develop and apply qualitative codebooks.
• Participate in thematic analysis and research-team meetings.
• Conduct focused literature reviews.
• Assist with abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and IRB materials.
• Maintain confidential and accurate research records.
• Complete required research training and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Collaboration

Confidentiality

Qualitative reasoning

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health or related field

Master's-level training preferred

Tools

NVivo

Dedoose

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.Job SummaryThe Research Assistant will support qualitative research related to the Geriatric Academic Career Award under the supervision of Julia Loewenthal, MD The position will focus on data collection, qualitative analysis, and preparation of academic products related to geriatrics, medical education, and integrative medicine.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with participant recruitment, scheduling, interviews, and focus groups.Review, de-identify, organize, and code qualitative data.Help develop and apply qualitative codebooks.Participate in thematic analysis and research-team meetings.Conduct focused literature reviews.Assist with abstracts, presentations, manuscripts, and IRB materials.Maintain confidential and accurate research records.Complete required research training and perform other related duties as assigned.QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, education, health sciences, or a related field.Relevant research and data management experience 1-2 years required.Qualitative research experience preferred.Master’s-level training completed or in progress is preferred but not required.SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIREDStrong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills.Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Ability to work independently and collaboratively.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Familiarity with qualitative software such as NVivo and Dedoose.Interest in geriatrics, aging, or medical education.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeHybridWork Location1620 Tremont StreetScheduled Weekly Hours0Employee TypePer DiemWork ShiftDay (United States of America)Pay Range$24.28 - $39.43/HourlyGrade6At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.