Research Assistant IV Non-Lab at HarvardUniversity

The Research Assistant performs and coordinates a wide range of research activities for various research projects in the Mental Health for All Lab and conducts a variety of complex support tasks for these research projects. The individual will also support grant applications, funding proposals, and relevant project budgets. This individual will work as part of a team in compiling and analyzing results, preparing scientific manuscripts and presentations, although tasks are frequently performed independently and unsupervised in an off-site location. The individual will report directly to the Lab Director. This position will consist of:  Research • Lead data management, data collection, and data analysis tasks related to EMPOWER project deliverables. • Assists in preparation of grant proposals and other requests to secure funding to expand the EMPOWER project and other research activities in the Lab. This will involve assisting faculty in all phases of grant proposal development and submission, including budgets, budget justifications, research strategy, and additional documentation. • Lead the preparation of protocols for ethical review and submission to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). • Prepares and maintains EMPOWER project records (such as financial, personnel, administrative, student), reviews complex documents, reports, etc., to assure compliance with University policies, IRB requirements, and/or government regulations, and notifies supervisor of unusual situations. • Coordinate the dissemination of project findings, reports and presentations, updates, and reports of key milestones to collaborators, key stakeholders, funders, and the broader scientific community. • Responsible for coordinating communication and meetings with partners including clinical experts, funders, IRBs, and project governance boards. • Travel to project implementation sites to participate in meetings with key project partners. • Communicate or collaborate with affiliated research personnel at other locations or institutions under the supervision of the Lab Directors. Provide guidance to partners in accordance with EMPOWER project protocols. • Lead production of EMPOWER content including video, presentations, graphics, and text. • Lead the development and implementation of project materials, such as digital training content, assessment protocols, intervention guides and manuals, and other standard operating procedures.Administrative • Develop written content and announcements summarizing project activities and accomplishments for routine updates to the EMPOWER website.  • Protect the confidentiality of project communications and materials with a high degree of professionalism and discretion. • Responsible for coordinating communication and meetings with partners including clinical experts, funders, IRBs, and project governance board. • Regularly supervise the work and activities of student RAs and interns.