Job Description:

The Senior Research Assistant will join the School of Public Health’s Department of Health Services, Policy, and Practice. The role will be based in the Center for Health System Sustainability (CHeSS). The Senior Research Assistant will support research on pharmaceutical economics and policy, particularly issues related to drug pricing and access to medicines in high- and middle-income countries. The research is aimed at enhancing the performance, equity, and sustainability of health systems internationally.

The Senior Research Assistant will work closely with the Faculty , and other research team members on a wide range of project-related tasks. Responsibilities will include literature reviews, data management (collection, cleaning, and analysis), manuscript preparation, and grant writing. The Senior Research Assistant will also collaborate closely with other faculty and staff to support center operations and external partnerships with academic and policy stakeholders.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to meaningful, policy-relevant research in a dynamic, international research environment.

This position is Hybrid Eligible.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University. This is a fixed-term position with a current end date of 06/30/2027, which may be extended based upon available funding.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Economics, Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field and 3–5 years of relevant research experience, preferably with a focus on pharmaceuticals.

Job Competencies

• Experience with data cleaning and documentation (e.g., using SAS, R, or Python)

• Ability to set goals and work independently to manage both short- and long-term responsibilities.

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing work conditions.

• Strong literature review skills with ability to synthesize large volumes of information.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.

• Computer skills (data management, statistical software packages, reference manager).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-03-12

Job Posting Title:

Senior Research Assistant

Department:

Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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