"Research Assistant II Non-Lab"

Job Summary

The Center for Work, Health, and Well-being conducts research and disseminates practices, policies, and programs that protect and promote worker safety, health, and well-being. The Center is a NIOSH Total Worker Health Center of Excellence funded by the CDC through 8/31/26, with the possibility of continued funding and also a possibility that the Center will be applying for another grant in 2026. The Research Assistant (RA) reports directly to the Center Asst Director and will work closely with the Center Director, Assoc Director and Asst Director to provide a range of support to the research team.

The RA provides essential support and contributions to the Center’s research projects and dissemination of research findings. With guidance from the Center’s researchers, the RA conducts literature searches, drafts sections of papers, assists with manuscript development, and creates libraries of references for publications. The RA contributes to maintaining the Center website and social media presence, and develops dissemination materials including semi-annual newsletters and event announcements. The RA also contributes in substantive ways to grant proposals for Center funding.

The RA provides a variety of research and administrative support. The RA manages multiple tasks supporting translational research projects, involving the implementation of practices and policies based on research findings. The RA may also research survey constructs and prepare surveys; manage communications with community and academic collaborators; and prepare for Center meetings and seminars. The RA communicates directly with internal and external collaborators, representing the Center. The RA arranges for meetings, manages logistics and answers questions from the Center’s External Advisory Board members. The successful candidate is a professional with strong attention to detail, who has the ability to develop and implement efficient and effective strategies to support the Center’s multiple projects, and is comfortable working both collaboratively and independently.

Job-Specific Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Outreach and dissemination
• Collect and analyze qualitative data, as part of translational research
• Contribute to development of abstracts, proposals, posters, presentations, and research articles
• Coordinate zoom meetings with collaborators
• Assist with the design and production of educational and outreach materials for use on the Center’s website, distributing at conferences, and including in the Center’s e-newsletter
• Update social media accounts (ex: LinkedIn) and Center website
• Contribute to non-academic overviews of research study findings
• Support of Research Projects
• Collect project data, acquiring it through structured interviews, library research, or other research methods
• Analyze and/or code data according to project requirements and established protocols
• Summarize data and draft a report of results
• Provide periodic reports of project status to supervisor and/or other research team personnel
• Perform administrative duties incidental to research tasks and in preparation for Center meetings and seminars
• Manage communications with community and academic collaborators
• Center Administration
• Schedule meetings and seminars, provide logistical support, and prepare materials
• Assist with PowerPoint presentation design and formatting, for conferences and webinars
• Assist with the preparation and submission of manuscripts and Center reports
• Manage and enter information into the Center-wide process tracking system
• Arrange travel; process and track reimbursement of travel and other expenses, including honoraria
• Contribute to the Center’s development of a proposal for additional years of funding; coordinate the collection of materials (biosketches, letters of support, appendices, etc.); schedule meetings with Center advisors as content is developed, distributing materials in advance of meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of August 31, 2026, with the strong possibility of extension.

PLEASE NOTE: This is a part-time, benefits eligible position with a schedule of 17.5 hour work week.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is primarily remote, with some in-person meetings; applicant must be comfortable working remotely and independently and with occasional onsite work.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience will be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Related experience in an academic research center or other academic setting preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe programs
• Experience with Canva, WordPress, Emma (at Harvard), Qualtrics
• This position is primarily remote, with some in-person meetings; applicants must be comfortable working remotely and with limited direct supervision
• Strong verbal, writing, editing, and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to represent the Center in communications with collaborators and other stakeholders strongly preferred
• Attention to detail; time management and organizational skills; experience balancing multiple tasks all strongly preferred, as is the ability to efficiently and effectively work remotely
• Team player and also able to work independently; willingness to develop new skills, per the needs of the position
• A demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision, at times under tight deadlines
• Need to be well organized and have strong planning skills
• This is a mostly remote position, with some in-person meetings; applicant must be comfortable working remotely and independently

Additional Information

• Appointment End Date: August 31, 2026
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 17.5 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!