Research Assistant

Job Description:

This position is for the School of Public Health. Providence Housing Authority and Brown University School of Public Health’s Center for Heat, Health, and Aging Innovation and Research Solutions for Communities (CHAIRS-C) is seeking a dedicated Community Health Worker to support a community-based project focused on emergency preparedness for older adults. This role offers the opportunity to engage directly with Providence Housing Authority Carroll Tower residents, build trusted relationships, and contribute to meaningful, community-driven public health initiatives. The Community Health Worker will work in partnership with Providence Housing Authority and the CHAIRS-C staff to support a pilot program on preparing for weather-related emergencies. This is a part-time position, estimated at 5–10 hours per week. The Community Health Worker will serve as a key liaison between residents and staff, ensuring that community voices are heard and reflected in the development of the project. This includes translating materials, facilitating group discussions, and helping residents access relevant resources and information.

This position is  Hybrid Eligible. 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification satisfactory

to Brown University.

This is a fixed term position with an end date of 06/30/2027 which may be extended based upon available funding.

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field and 1 to 2 research years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lived experience will be considered for peer-based research studies.

 

Job Competencies
Fluent in both English and Spanish (required)

● Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

● Experience working with diverse populations

● Ability to facilitate group discussions and engage community members effectively

● Interest in public health, health equity, and community-based work

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-06-29

Job Posting Title:

Research Assistant

Department:

Center for Gerontology & Health Care Research

Grade:

Grade 8

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Seasonal/Intermittent (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Time Type:

Part time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

10

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.  

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

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