Research Assistant

Position Description

The Harvard Cancer Consortium (HCC) Community Outreach and Engagement team is seeking a Graduate Student Research Assistant who will help support their mission of ensuring HCC activities reduce the burden of cancer for Massachusetts residents and beyond through community outreach and engagement efforts. Under the direction of the Senior Program Manager and COE Leadership, the Graduate Research Assistant (RA) will assist in supporting the Senior Program Manager in coordinating and implementing COE initiatives related to cancer prevention, cancer screening, early detection, care pathways, and educating underserved communities in Massachusetts.

This position will work as part of the Viswanath Lab led by Dr. K "Vish" Viswanath.

The RA will conduct background research through literature reviews and searches to identify evidence-based programing, initiatives, and best practices to inform community-engaged program planning and implementation. Additionally, the RA will contribute to developing and maintaining a resource inventory of community outreach and educational materials for research and community partners. Lastly, the RA will provide general program planning and administrative support to the Senior Program Manager as needed.

• Experience conducting literature reviews and background research
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to synthesize information and prepare concise write-ups to inform next steps
• Prior experience with community-engaged research is preferred
• Familiarity with Canva is a plus

Up to 30 hours/week from July through September, with possibility of additional hours. The position requires availability to start in June and a commitment through August 2026, with potential extension through Fall 2026 semester. A hybrid schedule is preferred.

The position is open to all Harvard Chan School graduate students. Interested applicants should email a cover letter and their resumes to Jenny Reiner , using "COE Graduate Student RA Application" in the subject.

Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Pay Transparency Statement

The hiring range is based on market pay structures, with individual salaries determined by factors such as business needs, market conditions, internal equity, and based on the candidate's relevant experience, skills and qualifications. For union positions, the pay range is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

$38,000.00 - $46,900.00