Research Assistant

Job Description:

Position Purpose:

The Research Assistant (RA) will primarily support a research study that will examine impaired control over alcohol by young adults. The study is primarily laboratory-based. Work activities involve managing recruitment of study participants; conducting in-person research sessions, including alcohol administration, biosample collection, and training study participants; participant tracking and retention; reviewing data quality and managing datafiles, documenting project procedures, and managing participant payments. The RA is expected to collaborate with project staff to maintain variable directories and other project documentation, conduct reviews of the empirical literature as needed, assemble materials for IRB modifications and progress reports. and supporting all other investigator research needs. The RA may manage undergraduates to assist with some of these tasks. Opportunities for authorship on peer-reviewed publications will be available. 

This position will be onsite with the expectation of some weekend and evening hours to accommodate alcohol administration laboratory sessions.

This is a fixed term position with a 10/31/2027 end date and may be extended or ended early based upon available funding.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown University.

Job Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field and 1 to 2 research years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Experience in research design and experience with human subjects research
• Experience managing databases is preferred 
• Experience in the fields of addiction and/or substance misuse is preferred
• Experience with management of remote daily data is preferred
• Experience with SPSS software preferred
• Experience with or interest in social media/marketing preferred

Job Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritize effort to meet project goals
• Openness to and interest in learning new skills
• This position entails sharing a commitment to accomplish the goals of the research program 
• Proficiency in Word and Excel
• Flexibility in work schedule is required, including evening hours and weekends
• Travel may be required

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-10-19

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

Submission Guidelines:

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement:

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