Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Senior Research Project Coordinator) – Harvard University – Boston, MA – work from home job
Company: Harvard University
Job description: Job Code
403126 Research Assistant IV Non-Lab
Sub-Unit
Appointment End Date
01-Sep-2024
055
Time Status
Full-time
Union
55 – Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Basic Qualifications
• 4+ years of related work experience required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s degree in Public Health, Behavioral Science, or related field is strongly preferred
• Working experience or training in one or more of tobacco control, substance use, behavioral economics, social psychology and/or affective science strongly preferred
• Strong skills in statisical analysis using STATA, SPSS and/or RAND
• Knowledge of behavioral research methods
• Strong skills using Microsoft Office suite
• Experience in human subjects lab research
• Supervisory is a plus
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and written and verbal communication skills preferred
The following cultural competencies are also preferred:
• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals
Additional Information
Harvard University offers an outstanding benefits package including:
• Time Off: 3-4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 12+ paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
• Medical/Dental/Vision: Excellent and affordable medical, dental & vision plans, with coverage beginning as of an employee’s start date.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance & Reimbursement Programs: $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School, discounted options through participating Harvard graduate schools, and reimbursement options for accredited schools outside of Harvard.
• Transportation: 50% discount on MBTA passes, as well as additional options (rideshare, biking, etc.) to assist employees in their daily commute.
• Wellness & Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, hard & soft skills development, career planning, massages, nutrition, meditation, and complimentary health services. Additionally, access to Harvard athletic facilities, libraries, campus events — and many discounts for various cultural and leisure activities throughout metro Boston.
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
Harvard University continues to place the highest priority on the health, safety and wellbeing of its faculty, staff, and students, as well as the wider community. Please note that all new employees will be required to provide confirmation of primary series COVID-19 vaccination upon hire, as detailed on our . Harvard University Health Services employees and other health care individuals are also required to be up to date on vaccination as described by the CDC. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons. Additional information regarding this requirement, exemptions, verification of vaccination status, and other related policies and resources may be found on the University’s .
Department
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
Job Function
Research
Position Description
The Senior Research Project Coordinator will provide high-level support to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for coordinating and conducting research activities, and overseeing budget planning at the Tobacco Research Lab. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Project Management:
• Coordination and oversight of the daily activities of a large and complex research project
• Assures the integrity of study protocols and in collaboration with PI, reviews and revises research protocols based on preliminary study findings
• Oversees recruitment strategy for enrollment of human participants to meet project targets, including designing and disseminating recruitment notices, and management of student research assistants in recruitment, screening enrolment and follow-up contact where necessary
• Maintain oversight of a complex research project to ensure project milestones are on track, including coordination of scheduled lab activities, planning personnel coverage in the lab, convening and structuring team meetings, and ensuring a high-quality research lab environment. Manages study activities and schedules
• Provides the day-to-day coordination and oversight of the work of multiple student research assistants
• Responsible for the oversight and completion of regular reporting commitments, including to NIH, and maintaining IRB protocols
• Coordinating and supervising data management activities (including data entry, compiling, cleaning, securing and sharing as appropriate using a standard system such as REDCap)
• Assist with budget planning and oversight
Research:
• Conducts lab-based behavioral research with human participants and provides the day-to-day oversight of lab-based activities and protocols
• Oversees lab-based protocol that involves the assessment of the effect of emotion induction on smoking-related behavioral economic outcomes, using survey and behavioral assessment strategies. Has experience working with marginalized populations.
• Oversees the training of student research assistants
• Engages with the principal investigator and senior team members on hypothesis development, study designs, approaches to data analysis and manuscript preparation
• Conducts data analysis, using methods appropriate for clinical samples, using statistical packages such as Stata or Rand communicates formal data analyses via tables, graphs or other appropriate mechanisms
• Conducts formal literature reviews, summarize findings, and determine applicability to current study design and protocols. Contributes substantively to manuscript writing (with possibility of first authorship)
• In collaboration with PI, reviews and revises research protocols based on preliminary study findings
• Works collaboratively with PI on mechanisms to translate study findings to policy and programmatic initiatives and disseminate among stakeholders in the public health community. Collaborates with the PI in contextualizing study results in relation to past and future research. Attend and present findings at scientific meetings. Contributes to the development of new grant funding applications.
• Other related duties as assigned.
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of September 1, 2024 with the possibility of extension. Some early morning or early evening hours may be required, as needed and in accordance with the study schedule. This is a hybrid position and this position will be based in Boston, MA. Additional detail pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, California (exempt staff only), Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington).
School/Unit
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Job Summary
We seek a talented, energetic professional dedicated to improving public health to join our team as a Senior Research Project Coordinator (RPC), overseeing lab-based studies at the intersection of public health, decision science, and affective science. With a special focus on tobacco use behavior and perceptions in human subjects, the RPC will be an integral part of a research team working in the field of tobacco regulatory science to develop strategies to reduce tobacco use through product regulation and prevention interventions designed to change consumers’ perceptions of product use.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.
Benefits
We invite you to visit to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Senior Research Project Coordinator) – Harvard University – Boston, MA – work from home job
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Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Senior Research Project Coordinator) – Harvard University – Boston, MA – work from home job
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Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Senior Research Project Coordinator) – Harvard University – Boston, MA – work from home job
