Research Associate

Responsibilities

• Support grant-funded research projects addressing aging, elder mistreatment, and dementia care
• Develop qualitative and quantitative research protocols and survey designs
• Manage data collection procedures, including recruitment and virtual focus groups
• Perform data cleaning, qualitative coding, and statistical analysis
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare research summaries, white papers, and reports
• Contribute to peer-reviewed journal articles and deliver presentations to partners and clients
• Assist with project management, including maintaining organized files and managing IRB interactions
• Supervise graduate research assistants as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 3-5 years of relevant research work experience
• Proficiency in quantitative research methods and qualitative data analysis
• Experience with survey design and administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or training focusing on older populations
• Demonstrated competence in multi-site project management
• Experience translating research findings into policy and practice

About the Company

UMass Boston's Gerontology Institute conducts vital research to address the complex challenges of aging. This role supports national initiatives like the National Collaboratory to Address Elder Mistreatment (NCAEM) and NIA-funded projects aimed at improving care and intervention for older adults.