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September 18, 2025

**Job Description**
This Research Assistant (RA) position supports a mixed-methods (laboratory and field-based) study investigating the impact of cannabis and alcohol co-use on alcohol outcomes. The role encompasses participant recruitment and screening, data collection, data entry, and general project support, specifically within an addictions-related research environment. The RA will conduct assessments during laboratory and field-based research protocols, including administering alcohol and cannabis in a lab setting, and training participants for and monitoring field-based data collection.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong verbal abilities and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Maturity and responsibility.
• Knowledge of research methodology and reporting.
• Familiarity with IRB procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to maintain organized working conditions.
• Ability to function as a research team member and leader.
• Ability to work late afternoons, evenings, and some weekends when necessary.
• Willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Psychology
• Related field

**Experience**
Experience Required:
• 1-2 years (BA or BS in psychology or related field)
Other:
• Experience with human subjects applications and modifications (preferred)
• Coursework in research design and statistics and addiction/substance use (preferred)
• Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) (preferred)
• Experience managing databases (preferred)
• Access to a personal vehicle and willingness to drive within 25-mile radius (preferred, reimbursement for mileage provided)

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Experience
Experience Required: • 1-2 years (BA or BS in psychology or related field) Other: • Experience with human subjects applications and modifications (preferred) • Coursework in research design and statistics and addiction/substance use (preferred) • Experience in programming online surveys (e.g., Qualtrics software) (preferred) • Experience managing databases (preferred) • Access to a personal vehicle and willingness to drive within 25-mile radius (preferred, reimbursement for mileage provided)
Work Level
Bachelors
Employment Type
Research Job
Salary
Benefits: Information on the benefits of working at Brown is available.
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: Fixed term with an end date of 2026-08-31 (initial 2-year commitment, may be extended based on funding) Remote Work: Hybrid Location Requirement: Willingness to drive within ~25 miles of Providence, RI for assessments; Must be available to work onsite at Brown University
School / Department / Center / Lab
• Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies
Supervisor Email
careers@brown.edu
Brown University
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