BFT - Research Assistant

Job Summary

Part-time; 8 hours per week with the possibility of increased hours based on project needs
Remote position
Proficiency in English, Ukrainian, and Russian languages required.

Qualifications

• Assist with recruitment of study participants.
• Interact with participants via email, phone or in person;
• Verify subject inclusion/exclusion criteria;
• Track consent status.
• Schedule and perform video or phone interviews with subjects in Ukraine.
• Occasionally work outside of regular work hours due to time zone considerations.
• Transcribe and de-identify interviews.
• Translate interviews from Ukrainian or Russian to English.
• Conduct inductive qualitative coding and analysis of interview data, identifying emergent themes and patterns.
• Contribute to the preparation of manuscripts, reports, and other publications, including drafting sections, synthesizing findings, and incorporating feedback through revision cycles.
• Monitor and respond to incoming messages promptly (within a defined window, e.g., same day).
• Escalate urgent issues (e.g., participant safety, security incidents, logistical disruptions) immediately via direct phone/text contact.
• Serve as key liaison between Ukrainian participants and MGH research team.
• Document and summarize communications with the Ukraine team to keep the broader research team informed of research progress and emerging issues.
• Consult on cultural considerations as requested.

Additional Job Details

• Mandatory attendance at regular team check-in meetings.
• Must be fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, and English.
• Undergraduate degree and/or experience in research preferred.
• References from previous employers available upon request.
• Must always maintain confidentiality; ability to manage sensitive, confidential, and complex information with discretion.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook required.
• Certification in protection of human subjects (can be obtained after hire).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; experience conducting interviews desirable.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and professionalism, ensuring prompt and thorough responses to inquiries and other forms of communication.
• Must have access to a private setting (such as home office) to conduct phone and video interviews.

Pay Range

$17.50 - $21.80/Hourly
Grade 2

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.