RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2, School of Medicine, Slone Epidemiology Center
RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2, School of Medicine, Slone Epidemiology Center
Job Description
RESEARCH ASSISTANT 2, School of Medicine, Slone Epidemiology Center
Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26500628550513
Posted Date
5/15/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 44
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$17.50
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$28.03
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
The Slone Epidemiology Center, a multidisciplinary research organization, is seeking a Research Assistant to join the staff of the Black Women's Health Study, now in its 29th year (www.bu.edu/bwhs). This position will assist with a new 5-year epidemiologic project that is focused on identifying factors that influence the risk of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias in Black women. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the project manager with project start-up, recruiting participants, scheduling and conducting cognitive interviews, processing and quality control of data collected during cognitive interviews, assisting with participant engagement and retention, completing administrative tasks, maintaining study documentation, and assisting with reporting to the research team. Research assistants will be trained and complete annual certification to administer telephone cognitive assessment battery.
Required Skills
A Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in a research environment are required. Candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, strong attention to detail, and must be comfortable being recorded during telephone interviews. A candidate with telephone interview experience, interest and/or research experience in the area of cognitive health, experience with data collection, and knowledge of MS Office applications preferred. Work will be conducted in a hybrid work environment, and candidates must have reliable high-quality internet and a quiet, private area that is free of disruptions to ensure participants confidentiality and integrity of the assessments being conducted when working remotely. Hardware needed for interviewing will be provided. Candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule and be willing to work some evenings and weekends.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Required Skills
Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $17.50-$28.03
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316737
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