Research Analyst, Massachusetts Research & Education Collaborative

What You'll Do

• Conduct literature reviews, evidence scans, environmental scans, and background research on gambling, gaming, digital dependencies, and related public health topics
• Support the development of annual reports, landscape analyses, policy briefs, surveillance products, and other research deliverables
• Affiliate with synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating findings from a variety of data sources
• Contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, and other scholarly or applied research products
• Translate research findings into accessible materials for policymakers, healthcare providers, community organizations, and public audiences
• Create reports, fact sheets, presentations, infographics, and other knowledge-sharing resources
• Sustain emerging research priorities and special projects identified through stakeholder engagement, surveillance findings, and public health needs
• Maintain research resources, project documentation, references, dissemination materials, and tracking systems
• Collaborate with researchers, subject matter experts, academic partners, and community stakeholders to advance statewide research and public health initiatives
• Sustain stakeholder engagement, knowledge-sharing activities, and dissemination efforts across Massachusetts

What You'll Bring

• Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Communication, Behavioral Health, or a related field. Candidates with additional training in data science, statistics, or data management are strongly encouraged to apply
• 1–3 years of experience in public health research, health communications, or a related field. Relevant graduate-level research or practicum experience may be considered
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Experience conducting literature reviews, research synthesis, public health analysis, or developing research reports and policy briefs
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
• Familiarity with health equity frameworks and working with diverse communities
• Interest in behavioral health, addiction, gambling-related harms, health equity, public health surveillance, or digital well-being
• Experience working in public health, research, healthcare, nonprofit, or academic settings
• Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, and data visualization tools such as Tableau, R, Python, or similar platforms a plus

Work Culture & Values

• Flexible Remote Work: This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates based in Massachusetts
• Autonomous & Impact-Driven: We believe in giving our team members the trust, tools, and support to own their work
• Collaborative & Innovative: You’ll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that values open communication, learning, and experimentation

Wage or salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. $62,000 - $72,000 USD