Research Scientist, Health Policy / Health Services Research
Location: BOSTON, MA
Organization: Center for Behavioral Science Research (CBSR) at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
Type: Full-Time/Regular • One-year grant-funded position
Overview
The Center for Behavioral Science Research (CBSR) at Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine is seeking a Research Scientist for a one-year grant-funded position to work on an NIH funded clinical trial on smoking cessation using digital technologies in a dental setting. Specifically, the research scientist will assist with data management, analysis, and manuscript writing, including literature reviews. The position may also involve assisting with analysis and manuscript writing of a qualitative sub-study of this trial as well as grant writing. The research scientist will join a growing dynamic group of health psychologists and behavioral medicine experts, research staff and postdoctoral associates working on several ongoing projects and will be afforded the opportunity for professional development. Salary and benefits are competitive.
Responsibilities
- Assist with data management, analysis, and manuscript writing for an NIH-funded clinical trial on smoking cessation using digital technologies in a dental setting.
- Contribute to literature reviews and manuscript writing; potentially work on a qualitative sub-study and grant writing.
- Collaborate with health psychologists, behavioral medicine experts, research staff, and postdoctoral associates.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (MA, MS, PhD) in psychology, public health or related social science field.
- Experience with manuscript writing and data analysis.
- Fluent computer and analytic skills (SAS or SPSS or equivalent; reference management programs; Adobe Acrobat; MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint).
- Previous experience with manuscript writing, data management and analysis, strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, the capacity to work with a team and engage in a professional manner.
- Prefer 3-5 years of experience. Previous tobacco-related research is a plus.
How to Apply
Submit a CV and cover letter with research interests and experience to Dr. Belinda Borrelli, Director of the Center for Behavioral Science Research and Professor, Boston University:
Equal Employment Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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