Research Assistant II Non-Lab

About the role

The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Minding Our Future study and the LIFELONG project. The position is full-time, non-exempt, and benefits eligible. It has a term appointment of October 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between study participants and the research team.
• Support participant engagement and ensure they feel welcomed, informed, and motivated.
• Manage daily study operations according to approved research protocols.
• Communicate with residents, address concerns, and provide basic technological assistance.
• Assist participants in completing study questionnaires and collecting physical measurements.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and handle confidential data securely.
• Coordinate logistics for onsite study activities and lead walking groups.
• Document adverse events and assist with data harmonization activities.
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience, with a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement.
• Prior experience in human research studies, particularly related to nutrition, physical activity, and mindfulness.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience prioritizing work and working independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling complex and confidential information with discretion.
• Experience using a variety of computer software.

Skills

• Strong communication and organization skills.
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks.
• Experience working with wearable devices and conducting physical measurements.
• Knowledge of data management and harmonization processes.

Benefits

The position offers generous paid time off, medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage, retirement plans with university contributions, wellbeing and mental health resources, professional development opportunities, commuter benefits, and discounts and campus perks.

Pay and Schedule

This is a part-time benefits-eligible position with a 23-hour work week and a standard schedule of 23 hours per week.

Benefits

The position is benefits-eligible and offers:

• 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

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