Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research Project Coordinator)

Job Summary:
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) is an active unit in the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health with a mission to understand and intervene on the social determinants of health and health equity across the life-course. This mission is achieved through research to identify the social and behavioral determinants of health, development and evaluation of interventions and policies leading to the improvement of population health, and the preparation of professionals and researchers who will fill leadership positions in advocacy and public service.
The Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research Project Coordinator) will support a research program and professor in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and managing tasks related to the day-to-day operation, projects funded by private foundations, public health agencies, Harvard University, and other sources. In addition to the day-to-day research assistant responsibilities, they will serve as the primary liaison with other relevant department and university staff.
Job-Specific Responsibilities:
Provide project-specific support to assist Dr. Williams’ research activities
Assist with conducting literature reviews to inform study implementation and manuscript preparation
Monitor overall study progress and assist with preparing the annual and final progress reports
Schedule and attend all research team meetings
Assist with preparing the study’s scientific manuscripts and resource materials for the study website
Draft Edit and prepare correspondence, reports and other materials using word processing, spreadsheets and/or databases
Support smooth day-to-day flow of communications and targeted outreach for program activities with internal team members as well as external partners and collaborators
Exercise decision-making and use independent judgement to determine how best to resolve logistical, technical, and conceptual challenges that arise in the course of carrying out project objectives, consider the impacts of relevant actions, and when warranted, make recommendations for action
Perform other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of two years from the date of hire with the possibility of extension. This is a part-time benefits-eligible position with a 17.5 hour work schedule.
Basic Qualifications:
4+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Experience in an academic or research environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
Capacity to thoroughly complete all tasks with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively
Experience managing multiple priorities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience with End Note and Word Press preferred
Aptitude for learning new technology systems
Interest in public health a plus

Employment type
Part-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid