"Senior Research Assistant"

Job Description

The Senior Research Assistant will join the School of Public Health's Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice. The role will be based in the Center for Health System Sustainability (CHeSS). The Senior Research Assistant will support research on pharmaceutical economics and policy, particularly issues related to drug pricing and access to medicines in high- and middle-income countries. The research is aimed at enhancing the performance, equity, and sustainability of health systems internationally.

The Senior Research Assistant will work closely with the Faculty, and other research team members on a wide range of project-related tasks. Responsibilities will include literature reviews, data management (collection, cleaning, and analysis), manuscript preparation, and grant writing. The Senior Research Assistant will also collaborate closely with other faculty and staff to support center operations and external partnerships with academic and policy stakeholders.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful, policy-relevant research in a dynamic, international research environment.

This position is Hybrid Eligible.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University. This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 06/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field and 3-5 years of relevant research experience, preferably with a focus on pharmaceuticals.

Job Competencies

• Experience with data cleaning and documentation (e.g., using SAS, R, or Python)
• Ability to set goals and work independently to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions.
• Strong literature review skills with ability to synthesize large volumes of information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer skills (data management, statistical software packages, reference manager).

Department

Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice

Grade: Grade 9

Worker Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Hybrid

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.