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Research Assistants(4), Brain and Mind Institute
Job Purpose/Summary
The Research Assistant at the BMI plays a vital role in supporting research endeavors under the guidance of Research Associates, Research Managers, and Principal Investigators. Their responsibility primarily revolves around assisting with participant recruitment, administering interviews and tests, and managing data collected during research activities. Additionally, they collaborate closely with the Research Associate/Manager to ensure the smooth execution of research projects, including coordinating with research partners and stakeholders, maintaining research instrumentation, and providing technical support as needed.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Support participant recruitment efforts using diverse strategies, maintain precise records, and ensure research project sites are efficiently set up.
- Conduct interviews and surveys in adherence to ethical guidelines, while systematically organizing and securing collected data.
- Provide technical assistance, collaborate with research teams to facilitate project execution, and ensure proper maintenance of research equipment.
- Uphold ethical standards, ensure participant confidentiality, and comply with institutional and regulatory research protocols.
- Take on additional responsibilities as the study progresses, ensuring seamless adaptation during initiation, implementation, and close-out phases.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as psychology, public health, sociology, or a related discipline.
- Additional certifications or coursework in research methods, data analysis, or relevant areas are preferred but not mandatory.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in research data collection, and report writing.
- Experience working in academic or research settings preferred.
- Familiarity with participant recruitment procedures, data collection techniques, and research ethics.
- Proficiency in English and Swahili language skills, writing, spoken
Data Officer, Brain and Mind Institute
Job Purpose/Summary
This role supports data management activities within BMI’s research projects. Its purpose is to ensure data quality, integrity, and accessibility, thereby facilitating high-impact research. The position directly contributes to BMI’s mission of advancing health research by organizing and managing data to maximize its use and value in studies focused on mental and brain health.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Assist with accurate and timely data collection from diverse sources, ensuring error-free entry into study databases.
- Perform data cleaning, validation, organization, and secure management to maintain accessibility and compliance with study protocols.
- Prepare datasets for analysis, support preliminary data tasks, maintain documentation of processes, and generate summary reports as required.
- Collaborate with the research team, conduct quality control checks, and address data-related inquiries to ensure high data integrity and compliance.
- Archive data in line with regulatory standards, ensure de-identification for future use, and adapt to evolving responsibilities during the study lifecycle.
Relevant Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, statistics, psychology, health sciences, or related field.
- At least 1–2 years of experience in research with data management roles.
- Proficiency in R for statistical analysis, visualization and data manipulation.
- Knowledge of basic statistics techniques.
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