Senior Research Assistant

The Senior Research Assistant (RA) will support the investigative team in grant-funded research testing behavioral and pharmacological interventions to improve health among adults with obesity who smoke cigarettes. Activities involve participant recruitment, consenting, tracking, and retention; implementing study protocols; managing databases; and facilitating project-related communications. The Senior RA is expected to help with organization and maintenance of project documents and files, conducting library research as needed, and assembling materials for IRB modifications and progress reports.

This position is hybrid eligible with the expectation of three days onsite. Must be able to work late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends when necessary

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

This is a grant funded, fixed term position with a current end date of 11/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

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

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.

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

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