13 Research Assistant Positions jobs in Cambridge

• Assist in designing and conducting research experiments or studies.
• Collect, organize, and analyze research data using statistical software and tools.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews and synthesize findings.
• Prepare research materials, including reports, presentations, and publications.
• Maintain detailed records of research activities and results.
• Collaborate with researchers to interpret data and draw conclusions.
• Assist in the preparation of grant proposals and research funding applications.
• Help manage research equipment and laboratory supplies.
• Participate in research team meetings and contribute to discussions.
• Ensure adherence to research protocols and ethical guidelines.

• Currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program in (Relevant Field, e.g., Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Engineering).
• Strong academic record with a solid understanding of research methodologies.
• Proficiency in relevant research software and tools (e.g., SPSS, R, MATLAB, Python).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with scientific literature databases.
• Prior research experience in an academic or industry setting is advantageous.
• Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid environment, commuting to the office as required.

This role requires an in-person schedule with onsite work expected for intentional collaboration. Candidates must reside in First District.

The Research Assistant (RA) program at the Boston Fed is a two-year program designed for recent college graduates with a background in economics, math, statistics, or related fields. RAs work with economists on a variety of research projects and provide support for ongoing analysis of the New England, U.S., and global economies and monetary policy, as well as bank regulation, the payments system and financial markets.

Positions are available in our Research Department starting in June 2026.  The Research Department provides current economic analysis and policy advice to Federal Reserve decision makers and conducts innovative research with the aim of improving our understanding of the regional, U.S. and global economies and encouraging better policy outcomes.   

The Boston Fed is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to supporting and fostering diversity within the broader economics research community. If you are interested in gaining meaningful work experience, expanding your career options, and serving the public, we encourage you to apply for our Research Assistant Program.

RA Responsibilities

• Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data.

• Write programs using statistical software such as STATA, MATLAB, R, SAS or Python

• Conduct literature reviews, perform thorough data analysis, and prepare written summaries of results for economists.

• Prepare charts and tables using spreadsheet and data visualization software packages. 

• Conduct economic research for policy memos and for articles intended for publication by The Boston Fed, academic journals, and business periodicals.

• Design programs to clean data, perform statistical tests, and run regressions. Update and maintain data series regularly used by economists.

• Proofread, edit, and fact-check articles and papers.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, math, statistics, computer science, international relations, or related field with concentration in economics. 

• Strong analytical, communications, and organization skills. 

• Familiarity with programming languages and statistical software packages such as STATA, Python, Matlab, R, and knowledge of statistics and econometrics. 

• Prior research or classroom experience analyzing data.

The Federal Reserve Bank is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. For this job, any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a two-phase security screening.

The first phase consists of the satisfactory completion of a physical examination (including a drug screening), reference checks, and a security investigation consisting of credit and criminal history checks. The second phase, which might not be complete until after you begin working at the Reserve Bank, is an additional risk-based security screening determined by the risk rating of the position. Depending upon the sensitivity of the position, this phase may include, and is not limited to, work and residency eligibility verification, and personal interviews with the candidate, references, and prior employers.

All applicants must have been a US Citizen or a permanent resident who also resided in the United States for at least three (3) years. All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.

As a condition of employment, all Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning financial interests – such as stocks or bonds – from banks, savings associations, and systemically important financial institutions or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies or savings and loan holding companies. If you, your spouse or domestic partner, or your minor child own such assets and would be unwilling or unable to divest them if you were to accept a job offer, you should raise this issue with our recruitment team. Applicants should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

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• Conduct research in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Develop and implement ML models and algorithms.
• Analyze and interpret large datasets.
• Perform literature reviews and stay current with research trends.
• Collaborate with research supervisors and team members.
• Document research methodologies and findings.
• Assist in preparing research papers and presentations.
• Contribute to the development of new research projects.

• Currently pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Data Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on Machine Learning.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and statistical modeling.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a remote environment.

• Assist senior researchers in conducting theoretical and empirical research in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, algorithms, or systems.
• Perform comprehensive literature reviews to identify relevant research papers and synthesize existing knowledge.
• Develop, implement, and test algorithms and software prototypes using appropriate programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java).
• Collect, process, and analyze data to support research hypotheses.
• Conduct simulations and experiments to evaluate the performance of proposed solutions.
• Document research methodologies, findings, and results accurately.
• Contribute to the writing of research papers, reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members through virtual communication channels.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in the field of Computer Science relevant to the research project.
• Assist in maintaining research code repositories and documentation.

• Currently enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, or a closely related field.
• Strong academic record with excellent grades.
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Java).
• Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and computational complexity.
• Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) is a plus, depending on the research focus.
• Solid understanding of research methodologies and scientific writing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Good written and verbal communication skills for virtual collaboration.
• A genuine interest in pursuing research and contributing to the advancement of computer science.

Job Title: Pediatric Safety Study Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner/Medical Doctor

Location: Raynham, MA

Job Type: Full-Time, Urgent Need
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Pediatric Safety Study NP/PA/MD to join our team in Raynham, MA.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations of pediatric patients participating in safety studies for clinical trials.
• Monitor and document patient safety, adverse events, and medication responses.
• Collaborate with the research team, investigators, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
• Ensure compliance with study protocols, regulatory requirements, and ethical standards.
• Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding the study procedures and expectations.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records and documentation.

Requirements:

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Medical Doctor in the state of Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience, preferably in pediatrics.
• Strong knowledge of pediatric medicine, including growth and development milestones, common pediatric illnesses, and treatment options.
• Experience with clinical research and working with study protocols is highly desirable.
• Up-to-date TB shots and BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation.

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives. The BIDMC Clinical Research Center serves as the an overnight and ambulatory research unit at BIDMC. The Clinical Research Center (CRC) provides the staff, environment and resources to carry out medical research studies for investigators in all clinical disciplines at BIDMC. The CRC is a resource to investigators providing excellent clinical research nursing, specialized testing, a research bionutrition program, and clinical research coordination assistance. Using modern techniques of study design, data acquisition, and data analysis, research protocols are implemented, while maintaining the high standard of patient care for which the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center is known. The staff of the Clinical Research Center uses a collaborative practice model designed to respond to the care requirements of the CRC patient population.

Job Summary: Collaborates with the investigator team to provide research clinical support and care. In the context of research protocols, the Medical Assistant - Research performs a wide variety of activities during participant visits in a research setting. The position involves extensive interaction with diverse populations including research study teams, study participants, medical staff practitioners and medical center personnel. The Medical Assistant - Research works under the direction of the research study investigators, study physician and/or nurse to perform clinical activities in the context of a research protocol. This position will not perform activities requiring licensure. Essential Responsibilities:

As requested performs a variety of research support activities such as vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, monitoring study participants, set up utilization and take down of physiologic equipment to provide quality collection, downloading and export of data.

Assists during routine procedures. Takes complete and accurate information from participants, prioritizing and communicating information to clinical and/or research staff. Performs lab tests, specimen collection and processing

Provides participants with relevant instructions for specific tests and procedures. Schedules follow-up tests and appointments using hospital or Clinical Research Center (CRC) systems. Collaborates with RN on executing a participant's care plan. Develops and maintains competencies as delegated by manager/director

Maintains the safety of participants who have been identified at risk for preventable injury by the implementing nursing safety interventions or using protective devices/equipment under the supervision of the RN. Reports all participant activity to the RN in a timely manner.

Escorts participants to ancillary service areas such as radiology and lab as needed. Performs other support activities as requested by managers or clinical providers. Attends internal or external educational or training sessions as assigned. Intermittent phone and reception coverage at front desk. Attends and participates in staff meetings

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Healthcare related field or Medical Assistant certification required.

Certificate 1 Basic Life Support required., or must obtain BLS within 60 days of hire.

0-1 years related work experience required in medical assisting or similar.

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies:

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are based on specific instructions, standard practices and established procedures which generally require little or no supervision.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow general instructions and procedures as provided. Work is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures with the ability to use them in routine situations. Specialized knowledge not required.

Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.

Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

Age based Competencies: Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 . Physical Nature of the Job: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift. Rotate / No Std. Schedule Rotate Weekends Holiday Required On Call Required