The Rothman research lab at Boston University Sargent College is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team on a multi-year project. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with investigators and community members to advance research that has real-world impact.

The Research Assistant will: 

• Communicate via email and Zoom with autistic adult community members involved in research 
• Manage Advisory Board member honoraria and payments.
• Support Advisory Board activities, including preparing agendas, sending invitations, convening meetings, taking minutes, and disseminating meeting notes. 
• Set up and manage REDCap databases for feedback survey and evaluation data collection. 
• Analyze survey and evaluation data to inform project planning and reporting. 
• Assist with recruitment of focus group participants, including managing participant payments. 
• Transcribe focus group discussions and contribute to qualitative data analysis. 
• Contribute to the project’s literature review activities. 
• Assist with preparation of funder-related reports and deliverables. 
• Designing dissemination distribution lists and dissemination products using CANVA 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or related field (Master’s degree preferred). 
• Strong organizational and project management skills. 
• Experience with REDCap, data collection, and data analysis preferred. 
• Experience with CANVA to design social media posts or graphics 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently. 
• Experience with neurodivergent populations is preferred but not essential. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. 

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