Student Research Assistant

Mass General Brigham Incorporated; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Student Research Assistant to manage, process, and perform preliminary analysis of geospatial data for a health access study. You will use ArcGIS Pro and participate in regular in-person meetings with the faculty member. The position is 20 hours per week.

The role requires basic education and a keen interest in geospatial analysis, with responsibilities including literature reviews and reporting deliverables for the study.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Must have access to ArcGIS Pro for the duration of the appointment.
• Experience in research data management, literature review, and reporting.
• Interest in geospatial analysis and producing scientific reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage, process, and perform preliminary analysis of geospatial data for a research study.
• Assist with literature review and production of reports.
• Attend regular in-person meetings with the faculty member.
• Support documentation and data management activities as part of the project.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong organizational skills

Strong time management

Interest in geospatial analysis

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

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

Under the direction of a faculty researcher, Dr. Courtney Yuen, the student research assistant will be responsible for the management, processing, and preliminary analysis of geospatial data for a research study on measuring access to health care. The student will also assist with literature review and production of reports. The student will be expected to use ArcGIS Pro and must have existing access to this software. The student is expected to attend regular in-person meetings with the faculty member. This position is 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Must have access to ArcGIS Pro (either through their school or a personal account) for the duration of the appointment

Experience

• Research data management
• Literature review
• Production of reports or scientific research products

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detail-oriented.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Interest in geospatial analysis.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

• Remote Type Hybrid Work
• Location 20 Shattuck Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Temporary Work Shift Day (United States of America)
• Pay Range $17.71 - $24.28/Hourly Grade 2 At Mass General Brigham

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