Per Diem Research Assistant, Temporary
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
The Division of Preventive Medicine seeks a Per Diem Research Assistant to assist with converting research findings into public health messaging, including development of reports with graphic representations of data. This role is temporary and does not have set hours. The RA will work with the PI as needed on manuscripts, figures, graphs, and other documents. Tasks might include: cleaning data, conducting literature reviews, data analyses, developing graphic displays of the data, contributing to research reports and manuscripts. Candidate should have a strong knowledge and background in literature searches, SAS and R programming and graphics, and scientific or public health writing.
Qualifications
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Works directly with the PI group to conduct literature searches and convert research findings into public health messaging, including development of reports with graphic representations of the data.
Education
Bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Health or other science-related master's degree required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Experience
New master degree graduates with some relevant course/project work in a public health-related field; those without any prior research experience will be considered for the Research Assistant position outlined above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge and background in literature searches, SAS and R programming and graphics, and scientific or public health writing.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$17.50 - $21.80/Hourly
Grade
2
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