Research Assistant IV Non-Lab

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You’ll be at the heart of biomedical discovery, education, and innovation, working alongside world-renowned faculty and a community dedicated to improving human health. This is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to shape the future of medicine.

About the Department:

The Department of Global Health and Social Medicine applies social science and humanities research to constantly improve the practice of medicine, the delivery of treatment, and the development of health care policies locally and worldwide. Major efforts include developing the science of global health delivery implementation; advancing equity in health care delivery; and educating students and researchers on biosocial determinants of disease, health care delivery, and responsible practice of medicine. The Department is the central structure to help organize global health activities, especially medical education experiences, at Harvard Medical School.

The Research Assistant performs and coordinates a wide range of research activities for various research projects in the Mental Health for All Lab and conducts a variety of complex support tasks for these research projects. The individual will also support grant applications, funding proposals, and relevant project budgets. This individual will work as part of a team in compiling and analyzing results, preparing scientific manuscripts and presentations, although tasks are frequently performed independently and unsupervised in an off-site location. The individual will report directly to the Lab Director. This position will consist of: 

Research

• Lead data management, data collection, and data analysis tasks related to EMPOWER project deliverables.
• Assists in preparation of grant proposals and other requests to secure funding to expand the EMPOWER project and other research activities in the Lab. This will involve assisting faculty in all phases of grant proposal development and submission, including budgets, budget justifications, research strategy, and additional documentation.
• Lead the preparation of protocols for ethical review and submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
• Prepares and maintains EMPOWER project records (such as financial, personnel, administrative, student), reviews complex documents, reports, etc., to assure compliance with University policies, IRB requirements, and/or government regulations, and notifies supervisor of unusual situations.
• Coordinate the dissemination of project findings, reports and presentations, updates, and reports of key milestones to collaborators, key stakeholders, funders, and the broader scientific community.
• Responsible for coordinating communication and meetings with partners including clinical experts, funders, IRBs, and project governance boards.
• Travel to project implementation sites to participate in meetings with key project partners.
• Communicate or collaborate with affiliated research personnel at other locations or institutions under the supervision of the Lab Directors. Provide guidance to partners in accordance with EMPOWER project protocols.
• Lead production of EMPOWER content including video, presentations, graphics, and text.
• Lead the development and implementation of project materials, such as digital training content, assessment protocols, intervention guides and manuals, and other standard operating procedures.

Administrative

• Develop written content and announcements summarizing project activities and accomplishments for routine updates to the EMPOWER website. 
• Protect the confidentiality of project communications and materials with a high degree of professionalism and discretion.
• Responsible for coordinating communication and meetings with partners including clinical experts, funders, IRBs, and project governance board.
• Regularly supervise the work and activities of student RAs and interns.

Basic Qualifications:

• College degree in a related field of research study. 
• 3 or more years related work experience (relevant course work may count towards experience).

Additional Qualifications and Skills:

• Master of Public Health (or similar) degree preferred. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Research Proven skills contributing to the development of digital content and working with complex digital platforms such as learning management systems, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• The ideal candidate must be well organized with keen attention to detail, able to prioritize, use discretion with sensitive or confidential information, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Strong written communication skills, as evidenced by prior academic publications and/or presentations.
• Competency in a variety of applications such as Articulate, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Canva, REDCap, Qualtrics, Cornerstone On Demand, Zoom, Google Drive, One Drive, Stata, and the confidence to adapt/learn if not familiar with an application.
• Ability to work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in a changing environment.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• Lived experience of a mental health challenge preferred.

• Term: This is a 1-year term position from the date of hire, with the possibility of extension, contingent upon work performance and continued funding to support the position.  
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week | Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Criminal
• Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers@Harvard portal. 

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 055. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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