Research Assistant II Per Diem

2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 69,527,000 - 113,082,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to support qualitative research related to geriatrics, medical education, and integrative medicine under the supervision of Dr. Julia Loewenthal.

The position focuses on data collection, qualitative analysis, and preparation of academic products. Responsibilities include recruiting participants, conducting interviews and focus groups, coding data, literature reviews, and preparing abstracts, presentations, and IRB materials;

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 is 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

Qualitative data collection

NVivo/Dedoose familiarity

Interviews/focus groups coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, education, health sciences, or a related field

Master’s-level training completed or in progress is preferred but not required

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 Summary

The 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’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 REQUIRED

• Strong 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 Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: 1620 Tremont Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
• Employee Type: Per Diem
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range: $24.28 - $39.43/Hourly
• Grade: 6

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