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Research Assistant

Job Announcement: Full-Time Research Assistant - Boston, MA | Hybrid Work Environment

The VA Boston Center for Healthcare Organization and Implementation Research (CHOIR) is hiring a full time Research Assistant/Junior Project Planner to perform a variety of research and administrative functions to support Principal Investigators, Project Managers, and department teams to meet research project objectives. CHOIR is a VA Center of Innovation (COIN) whose mission is to advance coordinated, patient-centered health care for all Veterans through research and quality improvement. Our focal areas include Patient-Centered Care, Care Coordination, and others.

Duties/skills include, but may not be limited to, the following:

  • Conduct data collection
  • Maintain research databases
  • Recruit and consent study participants
  • Conduct literature and other internet-based searches
  • Perform medical chart reviews to extract data
  • Prepare tables and graphs
  • Code, analyze, and/or summarize qualitative findings
  • Schedule research interviews, focus groups, team meetings, and manage correspondence
  • Prepare and track study related mailings
  • Take notes in interviews or meetings
  • Assist with developing, drafting, and formatting surveys or other data collection tools
  • Review and edit reports, posters, manuscripts and presentations
  • Compile and assist with submitting new grant proposals
  • Assist with compiling, drafting and submitting IRB and other required documentation to meet research compliance standards or funding requirements

This is a grant-funded contract position through Boston University (salary ~$52,000 per year) and based out of the VA Boston Healthcare System in a hybrid work environment (remote and in-person).

A Bachelor's Degree is required, preferably in social science, public health, or a science field. MPH or similar degree strongly considered; 1-3 years of experience in a research setting preferred; The position is located at the VA Boston Healthcare System - Center for Healthcare, Organization, and Implementation Research, 150 South Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA. Start date contingent upon successful background investigation.

If you are interested, please email Katelyn Marchany (katelyn.marchany@va.gov) with a copy of your resume or CV and a cover letter.

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