Behavioral Research Specialist

Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University
Boston, MA
Category Research
Job Description
Role Overview

The Behavioral Research Specialist supports the development and implementation of behavioral research studies across lab, online, and field settings. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong research and organizational skills, experience working with survey and research platforms, and interest in behavioral research methods and operations.

What You Will Do

Build, test, and deploy surveys and behavioral research studies using Qualtrics and related research platforms. Support faculty and research staff in study setup, protocol implementation, survey flow refinement, protocol implementation, and participant experience considerations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This position is well suited for a detail-oriented individual with strong research and organizational skills, experience working with survey and research platforms, and interest in behavioral research methods and operations.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of directly related and specific experience supporting behavioral research studies, research coordination, or related operational activities
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) experience
  • Experience supporting survey development, behavioral research studies, and participant management activities
  • Proficiency with Qualtrics or similar survey platforms
  • Experience with participant management and online participant recruitment platforms
  • Familiarity with scripting or programming languages that support survey functionality or research workflows
  • Experience with IRB protocols and human subjects research compliance requirements

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Support for families and caregivers
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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