Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is one of the country's leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1300 undergraduate and 450 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech, language and hearing sciences, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition.

The Department of Physical Therapy is part of a vibrant academic and research community within Sargent College and across Boston University's Charles River and Medical campuses. Under the guidance and supervision of the Professor for Pediatric Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Therapy, the Research Assistant will provide research and administrative support to advance the work of her lab. Research activities of the lab focus on understanding the relationship between motor development, communication, and language acquisition among infants at an elevated likelihood for neurodevelopmental disabilities and infants with neurotypical development.

The Research Assistant will have both administrative and research-related responsibilities. These duties are varied, dynamic, and rely on a versatile skill set. This part-time position at 30 hours per week provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills in public health planning, and research facilitation, and become part of a vibrant, growing college community.

Essential Functions:

Contribute to the design, coordination, and conduct of research projects. Assist with the development of assessment batteries. Support data collection, data coding, experimental design, and the running of studies. Assist with recruitment, assessment, and characterization of human subjects. May participate to determine eligibility and administer informed consent. Safeguard the confidentiality of materials and participant identity. Maintain various databases including participant records.

Assist with documentation as needed for projects and programs. May assist in the preparation of literature review, grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations including organizing citations. In close coordination with the PI, support IRB protocols for expedited IRB review or exempt determinations.

Contribute to the overall success of the lab by providing administrative support to foster communication, collaboration, and alignment among research team members and key stakeholders. Anticipate and proactively suggest solutions to administrative challenges.

Support the Associate Dean of Research in all administrative areas, including administration of the summer research awards, website updates, communications with faculty, award notifications, and tracking award progress reports.

Required:

• Bachelors degree required with 1-3 years of experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered Proficiency in Microsoft Suite software
• Ability to handle confidential information
• A cover letter is required for consideration; additional writing samples may be required

Preferred:

• Familiarity with research methods
• Experience working with human subjects, especially with pediatric populations preferred
• Experience with observational research, video coding, and Datavyu software preferred
• Close attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a diverse community
• A collaborative work approach with the ability to shift responsibilities as needed to support team members
• A willingness to explore, understand and appreciate diverse perspectives
• An orientation that strives for continuous improvement, creativity, flexibility, and a growth mindset

Sargent College values cultural and social diversity among our faculty, staff, and students in contributing to the distinction and excellence of our research and academic programs. We welcome colleagues who support our institutional commitment to ensuring BU is inclusive, equitable, diverse, and a place where everyone can thrive.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University's COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University's response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required with 1-3 years of experience
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite software
• Ability to handle confidential information
• A cover letter is required for consideration; additional writing samples may be required
  

  Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

  
  

  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 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. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.