Job Details

Research Assistant

Position Number: 6639616
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Research Assistant
Brown University

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Job Description:

Position Purpose:

Research Assistants' (RA) activities include study recruitment; conducting structured clinical interviews; data collection using questionnaires, behavioral tasks, and collection of biomarkers (saliva, urine); organization of study binders; scoring of questionnaires; and computer entry of study data. Data collection may be done in person, remotely, or a combination. RA's are expected to work with several different populations that may include adults who consume alcohol, use cannabis, smoke cigarettes with depression, trauma, anxiety, or other psychiatric disorders who will be assessed during a standardized laboratory research protocol.

Major responsibilities include:

Participant recruitment, screening and data collection in a laboratory setting 50%
Data Management 15%
Track, schedule, organize transport for and reschedule sessions as necessary during baseline and experimental phases for laboratory research. 15%
Fund custodian 10%
Assist with other aspects of clinical research, including literature review. 10%

Job Qualifications

Education

Required: BA or BS in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Psychology or related field.

Experience

Research experience through academic training or work experience required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required.
Ability to work independently is required.
Flexibility in work schedule is required; may include evening hours.
The RA must provide his or her own transportation to research site.
Knowledge of experimental research methodology necessary; knowledge of clinical research procedures.
Experience working in an experimental laboratory setting or with a psychiatric population preferred.
Experience conducting structured clinical interviews of psychiatric disorders preferred.
Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) is preferred
Experience managing databases is preferred
Coursework in addiction, substance abuse and/or psychopharmacology is preferred
Clinical experience in screening potential research participants preferred.
Experience working with medications preferred.
Mature and ability to work independently is absolutely critical.
Must be flexible with time to facilitate recruitment and maximize retention of study participants.
Experience with managing biological samples (saliva collection, urine rapid tests) desired.
Experience with alcohol dependent or psychiatric research participants is desired.
Experience with alcohol- and opioid-related assessments (SCID, TLFB) a plus.
Some IRB and FDA experience a plus.
Phlebotomy skills a plus.
Ability to perform EKGs a plus.

Job Competencies

Strong verbal abilities and communication skills; excellent interpersonal and organizational skills; attention to detail; maturity, and responsibility.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately, take initiative and maintain organized working conditions required.
Ability to function as a research team member and leader; ability to motivate employees to meet performance goals.

Additional physical demands and working conditions:

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown
University.
This is a fixed term position with an end date of November 30, 2026, and may be extended based upon available funding
This is an on-site (in-person) only position.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-09-26

Job Posting Title:
Research Assistant

Department:
Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies

Grade:
Grade 8

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Onsite

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.