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Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant Jobs in Boston, MA

Massgeneralbrigham

PORTAL Research Assistant

Boston, MA · Hybrid

$21 - $29.01/hr

Position Details PORTAL research assistants work under the direction of our faculty and ... Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General ...

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Harvard University

Research Assistant III

Cambridge, MA · Hybrid

$21.25 - $29.25/hr

This Research Assistant works within the Ramanathan lab, alongside graduate students and ... May be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, human cell culture work. Physical ...

Harvard University

Research Assistant I - Non-Lab

Boston, MA · On-site

$21 - $28.75/hr

... improving human health. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of ... Under the direction of the Center's investigators, the Research Assistant performs a variety of non ...

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Harvard University

Research Assistant I

Boston, MA · On-site

$52/hr

... improving human health. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of ... Under specific direction, the research assistant will work with other lab members to study how the ...

Harvard University

Research Assistant I

Boston, MA

$21 - $28.75/hr

... improving human health. This is more than a job - it's an opportunity to shape the future of ... Under specific direction, the research assistant will work with other lab members to study how the ...

Mass General Brigham

Technical Research Assistant

Belmont, MA · On-site

$41K - $48K/yr

... rights and needs are required for working with the study participants. - Strong oral and written ... Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General ...

Adams Clinical

Clinical Research Assistant

Boston, MA

$24 - $26.92/hr

The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) provides foundational support in the conduct of clinical trials at the site level. Working under the direct supervision of a CRC II, CRC III, or Site Manager, the ...

Adams Clinical

Clinical Research Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$24 - $26.92/hr

The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) provides foundational support in the conduct of clinical trials at the site level. Working under the direct supervision of a CRC II, CRC III, or Site Manager, the ...

Massgeneralbrigham

Technical Research Assistant

Belmont, MA

$41K - $48K/yr

... rights and needs are required for working with the study participants. - Strong oral and written ... Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General ...

Adams Clinical

Clinical Research Assistant

Boston, MA

$24 - $26.92/hr

The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) provides foundational support in the conduct of clinical trials at the site level. Working under the direct supervision of a CRC II, CRC III, or Site Manager, the ...

Adams Clinical

Clinical Research Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$24 - $26.92/hr

The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) provides foundational support in the conduct of clinical trials at the site level. Working under the direct supervision of a CRC II, CRC III, or Site Manager, the ...

Adams Clinical

Clinical Research Assistant

Boston, MA · On-site

$24 - $26.92/hr

The Clinical Research Assistant (RA) provides foundational support in the conduct of clinical trials at the site level. Working under the direct supervision of a CRC II, CRC III, or Site Manager, the ...

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What does an Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant do?

An Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant supports senior researchers by gathering, organizing, and analyzing data on human rights issues. This role often includes tasks such as conducting literature reviews, preparing reports, managing databases, and assisting with fieldwork or interviews. Their work helps inform advocacy, policy recommendations, and public awareness campaigns. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are important in this position.

What are some common challenges faced by Assistant Human Rights Research Assistants, and how can they be managed?

Assistant Human Rights Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as handling sensitive information, working with tight deadlines, and synthesizing large volumes of data from diverse sources. Navigating these challenges requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication with senior researchers and team members. Staying proactive by seeking regular feedback and being adaptable to shifting project priorities will help you manage workload effectively and contribute meaningfully to human rights research initiatives.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Human Rights Research Assistant, you need strong research, analytical, and writing skills, typically supported by a background in social sciences or international relations. Familiarity with databases, academic citation tools, and possibly qualitative data analysis software is often required. Excellent attention to detail, cultural sensitivity, and organizational skills help you stand out in this role. These capabilities are crucial for producing accurate, credible research that supports advocacy and informs policy decisions in the human rights field.
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Temporary Research Assistant

Temporary Research Assistant

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA • On-site

$18/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

The Institute for Behavioral Health seeks an Undergraduate Research Assistant (URA) as summer intern to provide data collection and general support the Exploring Community Knowledge -Ongoing (ECKS-O) study.
This is a part time internship, 20 hour per week from June - August 2026.
The pay rate is $18/hour.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Undergraduate Research Assistant summer intern will work as part of a team to:
  • Working with Project Managers, to execute project administrative tasks.
  • Assist with data collection efforts for survey data for the ECKS-O study. This will be done in the field and remotely with research participants.
  • Work alongside research staff to support quality control activities (e.g., quantitative data, qualitative data, proofreading transcriptions, etc.)
  • Support quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Contribute to statistical analysis (e.g. bivariate analysis) and/or qualitative data coding with ECKS-O data. Experience with SPSS, R or Stata is preferred.
  • Conduct qualitative analysis, experience with Dedoose preferred.
  • Assist in creation/preparation of presentations, documentation, and other communication materials to delivery of information to communities, the department of public health, the team, and more
  • Attend weekly project meetings to record action steps, as requested.

Skills and Experience Requirements:
The candidate must have strong organizational and time-management skills, must be detailed oriented and focused. Must have ability to treat people who use drugs and people who are in recovery with dignity, respect, and kindness. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal are necessary. Training and mentoring available for candidate.
Prior experience with research, community service with vulnerable populations, and/or with people who use drugs is preferred. Access to transportation is required.
Pay Range Disclosure
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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