Brown University - Providence, RI
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Providence, RI
Educational Services
About the position
The Bilingual Research Assistant at Brown University provides essential research support for a Physical Activity research study. This role involves participant recruitment, conducting surveys, and data collection, while also assisting with document translation and editing. The position requires bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English, along with strong organizational and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist study team with recruitment of participants.
- Conduct phone and/or in-person surveys, visits, and measurements with study participants.
- Learn and follow protocols for baseline and follow-up measures.
- Contact participants, arrange and prepare for participant visits.
- Collect and enter process evaluation data, as needed.
- Assist the Project Director and research team with translation and editing of documents to be used in the study.
Requirements
- BA or BS in psychology, public health or related field with 1-2 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience working in the community setting preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Motivated and self-starting.
- Knowledge of necessary research methodology; knowledge of health program planning, implementation, and evaluation preferred.
- Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) is preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience working in the community setting preferred.
Benefits
- Hybrid work environment
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan options
- Professional development opportunities
