Harvard University
Higher Education
ResearchAssistant
“Research Assistant at Harvard University. Skills: Research methods, Statistical techniques, Project management. Coordinate, administer, organize, facilitate, and support research of the Access to Justice (A2J) Lab, particularly two projects already in the field. Maintain contact with study participants, manage survey operations, organize mass mailings, code into spreadsheets data for ongoing projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Desire to see projects upon which they work succeed
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise
Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position, Identity, Criminal, All remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT and WA), Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location, Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
College background or equivalent experience, At least one year related work experience, Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite
Nice to Have
Demonstrated knowledge of research populations and/or techniques helpful, Knowledge of basic research methods and statistical techniques, Prior experience in project management and organization, Proficiency in Spanish an asset
What You'll Do.
and support research of the Access to Justice (A2J) Lab
particularly two projects already in the field
Maintain contact with study participants
manage survey operations
organize mass mailings
code into spreadsheets data for ongoing projects
Facilitate communications and follow up on open items with study sites
and third-party administrative data holders
Troubleshoot operational issues as they arise
Update project documentation related to study operations of the A2J Lab and field partners
Support work of student research assistants by providing them with appropriate files and explaining the content of those files
Construct and adhere to schedules of operations for ongoing projects
Research and draft memoranda supporting the A2J Lab’s field operations
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work under the A2J Faculty Director and one or more front-line researchers; As part of the study team, troubleshoot operational issues as they arise; Support work of student research assistants
Communication Scope
Writing and interpersonal skills, particularly when working with individuals unfamiliar with the court system
Process & Methodology
Prior experience in project management and organization, Construct and adhere to schedules of operations for ongoing projects
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