Research Assistant II Non-Lab, Home Hospital at Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Harvard University


Position Title: Research Assistant II Non-Lab, Home Hospital

Req ID: 67124BR

School or Unit: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Description: Job Summary

Ariadne Labs is a joint center for health systems innovation at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Our goal is to drive scalable solutions for better care at critical moments in people's lives everywhere. Better care means better health outcomes, lower costs, and more actual caring. Critical means solving health systems failures that have major impact, typically touching people by the millions. Ariadne Labs currently has research programs in the areas of childbirth, surgery, palliative care, home hospital, and primary health care.

Ariadne's Home Hospital Program is a diverse portfolio of projects focusing on driving advanced care to the home. The team's largest focus is on acute care at home, or the provision of hospital-level care at home as a substitute for the traditional hospital. The team recently completed a multi-site randomized controlled trial of rural home hospital and a national early adopters accelerator to promote home hospital knowledge products. The team is currently working on the design and implementation of a novel pathway to treat acutely ill patients with psychiatric conditions at home, an international fellowship, a home-based drone program, and mobile advanced rural care program. The goal of the team will be to execute the above projects and grow its portfolio in several strategic areas through grant and user funding.

The Research Assistant (RA) will join a multidisciplinary team and will report to the Research Manager and will work closely with the Assistant Director of Project Management and other Home Hospital team members. They will support all aspects of research from the design of new projects to the dissemination of final results. The work will have a significant focus on data acquisition, structuring, and analysis for all research projects related to the Home Hospital team. The RA will contribute to the development, submission, and updating of research protocols and documentation required by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). In addition, the RA will assist in the writing and editing of academic manuscripts.

The candidate must possess strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as time management skills and the ability to work independently. They must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Interpersonal skills are also essential, i.e. an ability to interact with colleagues and partners at all levels (including research and clinical professionals), they must demonstrate the ability to proactively identify and improve projects and processes. The work of the team is iterative, so the RA must be able to adapt as timelines, tasks, and deliverables change.

Position Description

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in quantitative and qualitative data analysis, interpretation and presentation of results
• Assist in setting up, and training others in the use of research tools to acquire data based on research protocol (i.e. using RedCap to set up surveys and build dashboards)
• Support applications for ethical approvals including research protocol, study instruments and modifications
• Assist with the maintenance of program materials, including tracking and filing systems, databases
• Participate in dissemination work including scientific writing of manuscripts, reports, abstract and development of project-related presentations, including the possibility of co-authorship on scientific papers
• Assist in the development and adaptation of project plans, timelines, and deliverables
• Retrieve and review articles, reports and statistics for literature reviews
• Synthesize findings from literature reviews to identify performance facilitators and bottlenecks
• Prepare and edit slideshows and documents
• Collect project data, acquiring it through observation, structured interviews, library research, data processing methods, or other research methods
• Record and/or code data according to project requirements and established IRB protocols
• Assist the team with administrative tasks including scheduling, taking minutes, grant writing and other activities as identified
• Collaborate with the Research Manager, other RAs, and the Home Hospital team to advance the team's projects and goals

PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit a writing sample

PLEASE NOTE: This is a benefits and over-time eligible position with a 40 hour work week.

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of two years from date of hire with the possibility of extension.

Basic Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Experience with literature searches and/or scientific writing
• Familiarity with qualitative methods
• Strong critical appraisal skills, quantitative skills, effective communication, and exceptional organizational skills
• Prior experience with manuscript and/or grant writing and preparation

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

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!

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• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

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The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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Department Office Location: USA - MA - Boston

Job Code: 403113 Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Job Function: Research

Work Format: Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)

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Salary Grade: 053

Department: Ariadne Labs


Union: 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

Time Status: Full-time

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