SENIOR RESEARCH ASSISTANT, Department of Health Policy/Health Services Research - Boston University

The Sr. Research Assistant will work on an NIH-funded randomized clinical trial that seeks to motivate dental patients to quit smoking using mobile health technology. Responsibilities for the position involve monitoring trial adherence, interpreting and analyzing data for presenting reports to a multi disciplinary team, training research assistants, developing research methods and procedures, serving as primary clinic liaison, participant recruitment, retention and longitudinal tracking, and managing data. Responsibilities also include performing administrative tasks, developing protocols and methods to carry out research aims, literature reviews, and IRB submissions. The opportunity to participate in conference presentations and/or scientific manuscripts will be available.

• The ideal candidate is a great teammate who can engage in a professional manner with participants. They are detailed and resourceful.
• Bachelors degree required.
• 3 years' experience in human subjects' research,
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Preferred Psychology, public health, or related social science field.
• Fluent computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint). Some early evening hours and Saturdays may be necessary.

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