Research Assistant

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

The Global Mental Health & Flourishing Lab is looking for a service-minded, detailed-oriented, and enthusiastic Research Assistant (RA) to support ongoing research projects within the lab. Approximately 50-60% of the RA’s time will be supporting systematic reviews and meta-analyses and the creation of a public-facing data repository of mindfulness and integrative medicine interventions through conducting literature searches, study coding, and supporting data analysis and manuscript writing. Meanwhile, there are multiple other ongoing research projects in the lab related to global mental health that the RA may support, including tasks such as creating materials for/related to mindfulness-based interventions for populations including youth, sexual and gender minorities, Ukrainians displaced by war, and more. In particular, these involve analyzing datasets that are ecological momentary assessment/intervention and longitudinal cohort data. Other tasks may include analyzing quantitative data and assisting with manuscript writing, preparation, and publishing.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 5/31/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding. The duration of the position is at least 1 year (100% FTE), with a commitment of 2 years preferred. There is a possibility of renewal for several years depending on satisfactory progress and funding availability.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

This is a hybrid eligible position.

Interested individuals are encouraged to upload their CV/resume, a cover letter explaining their motivation for applying this position and relevant qualifications, transcripts (unofficial or official), and a writing sample (e.g., term paper).

Job Qualifications and Competencies

Education and Experience

• Required: BA or BS in psychology, social work, public health, community health or related field, with 1-2+years or more experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Required: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Preferred: Proficiency in statistical software (R or Python preferred), survey software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics) and academic writing

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in person and via email

• Excellent organizational skills, and attention to detail required

• Experience managing databases is preferred

• Training and experience in mindfulness and/or mental health research or interventions is preferred

• Familiarity with APA formatting is preferred

• Strong skills in quantitative data analysis preferred

• Prior experience in conducting quantitative data analysis with large dataset preferred

• The ideal candidate for the position will have a strong aptitude for data analysis, statistical software (R or Python preferred), survey software (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics) and academic writing.

• The ideal candidate for the position will also have strong organizational and communication (written and interpersonal) skills, can work independently with the support of supervision, and perform well in a team science setting.

• Experience with and interest (personal and professional) in mental health are preferred.

Job Competencies

• Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Proven ability to work effectively on multiple projects at the same time, including setting priorities and meeting deadlines

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong ability in reading and coding scientific literature and studies

• Strong interpersonal skills and verbal and written communication skills

• Efficient time management skills

• Openness to and interest in learning new skills

• Ability and willingness to work within a research team

• Possess a willingness to support a research lab aiming at health promotion with historically marginalized populations and global populations

• Actively participate in lab meetings and contribute to a lab environment that emphasizes diversity, community learning, knowledge and resource sharing, and strength-based approach to career advancement

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-05-04

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Center for Epidemiologic Research

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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