Research Assistant II - Psychology

About the role

The Perini Family Survivors’ Center at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is seeking a full-time Research Assistant II to join the team. This hybrid role includes both on-site and remote work and supports a research program focused on the psychosocial and physical health outcomes of adult and childhood cancer survivors. Ongoing projects include online interventions targeting anxiety, insomnia, and sexual health, as well as survey-based studies examining mental and physical health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assist team in the coordination of project-related activities (ie. surveys/interviews) at internal or external (on-site & off-site) study sites.
• Contact, recruit and enroll research participants.
• Aid with logistical needs for intervention and/or evaluation activities, such as equipment set-up, arranging food service and conference room scheduling.
• Aid with coordination and preparation of project related meetings as requested and may be responsible for meeting minutes.
• Maintain databases (including data entry) and project documentation with accuracy, as needed.
• Maintain the security and confidentiality of all study materials and data.
• Cook up pilot testing of study and surveys as needed.
• Conduct relevant literature searches and reviews as requested.
• Aid with documentation for and communication with institutional review board.
• Other project-related or administrative responsibilities as requested by management.

Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal skills, dependable, motivated and willing to learn new tasks.
• Computer skills, including prior use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to relate effectively in-person and on the telephone to diverse groups of patients, community members, physicians, nurses, researchers, children and parents.
• Excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends.
• Bilingual language skills may be required – dependent upon study population target.

Qualifications

• The position prefers a bachelor’s degree in psychology, with 2 years of experience in public health or health policy strongly preferred.

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required; experience with SPSS is highly desirable.

Benefits

Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Pay

$42,500.00 - $51,100.00 per year

Schedule

Hybrid: 2-3 days onsite/week