"Research Assistant – Advancing Care for Older Adults"

Research Assistant – Advancing Care for Older Adults

Brandeis University

Posted: 05-Nov-25

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts

Internal Number: R0012427

Institute for Healthcare Systems

Are you passionate about improving health care for older adults with complex care needs? Do you want to be part of a collaborative research team that makes a real impact? Join us at the Institute for Healthcare Systems as a Research Assistant, where you will contribute to a national study focused on the effectiveness of different Annual Wellness Visit models.

Why This Role Matters

As a key member of our research team, you will help bridge the gap between patients, caregivers, and clinical teams. Your work will directly support meaningful research that aims to enhance the quality of care for aging adults across the country.

The hiring range for this position is $21.76/hr. - $27.20/hr.

What You Will Do

Patient & Caregiver Engagement (50%)

• Support survey administration by mailing materials, making outreach calls, and reviewing data for completeness.
• Facilitate patient enrollment by shipping study materials to clinical sites, monitoring recruitment progress, and assisting research coordinators using Excel and/or REDCap.
• Distribute outreach materials to participants between baseline and follow-up surveys.

Team Support & Communication (45%)

• Schedule and take notes for remote stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate internal communications and distribute materials to study teams and external partners.
• Assist with planning and executing study events, including annual in-person meetings (scheduling, publicity, preparation of materials, and meeting minutes).

What We Are Looking For

Required Education & Experience:

• Minimum: Associate’s degree or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
• Related Experience: 1–3 years in a professional or research support role.
• Work experience cannot be substituted for the minimum required education.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—especially Excel.
• Basic math skills for accounting and tracking purposes.
• Familiarity with REDCap, Workday, or other database systems a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, meet deadlines, and support multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Details

• Schedule: Full-time, in-office preferred to support collaboration; some flexibility negotiable.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: None.
• Impact/Site Scope: Support multiple clinical research sites, patient/caregiver communications, study leadership coordination, and event execution.

Why You will Love Working Here

• Contribute to research with real-world impact on healthcare delivery.
• Collaborate with dedicated clinicians, researchers, and stakeholders.
• Grow your skills in clinical research, patient engagement, and project coordination.
• Be part of a mission-driven team improving care for older adults nationwide.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply today and help shape the future of healthcare for older adults.