Temp Citizen Scientist - Alcohol Research Study

About the Opportunity

The Department of Health Sciences is looking to hire a Temporary Citizen Scientist for Research Study.

Responsibilities

The candidate will meet with research team on a regular basis (bi-monthly to monthly with weekly possible during certain periods) to provide input based on personal experience to inform a smartphone application to be developed to facilitate use of technologies designed to facilitate moderate alcohol use among young adults. In addition to meeting attendance and participation, citizen scientists will be asked to try the app during and outside of actual drinking situations. The citizen scientist will not be a research participant though. Any data from the citizen scientist collected by the app in development will not be retained.

Qualifications

• Candidate should be between the ages of 18-25

• Interest in smartphone technology and health-related research

• Willingness to speak and provide input during meetings that include senior scientists in the alcohol research field.

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff.  Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. 

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other  characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.