Research Assistant

Partnership to End Addiction is a national non-profit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis. We understand addiction as a complex disease, demanding evidence-based, compassionate responses. Our mission centers on transforming the lives of young people by empowering the adults around them. We provide support, education, and resources for families confronting addiction, as well as partnering with organizations throughout the nation to fight this public health crisis. To learn more about our work, visit www.drugfree.org

Partnership to End Addiction is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support innovative research projects aiming to increase family involvement across the spectrum of services for young people at risk of or experiencing substance use problems. The Research Assistant will work as an integral member of the Family and Adolescent Clinical Technology & Science (FACTS) team to help with several study tasks and will report to the FACTS Senior Director of Clinical Training and Research Operations.

This position is funded by a combination of grants through August 2026.  The duration of this position is dependent on continued grant funding for the role. Those with a background in psychology and/or an interest in applying to graduate school are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities of the job include: 

• Demonstrate and reflect the mission and values of the organization.
• Proactively coordinate and collaborate with colleagues to fulfill mission and objectives of the job.
• Managing communication with study participants, providing technical support as needed
• Monitoring online data submission; tracking participant activity to include sending individual reminders, tracking and issuing reimbursement, etc.
• Assisting with additional tasks related to consenting participants and collecting data, potentially in-person at Manhattan-based clinics
• Assisting with data cleaning and analysis
• Completing miscellaneous administrative/coordination tasks within the FACTS team

Qualifications:        

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or other social science
• 1+ years of relevant research experience
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a cohesive team, but also to work independently when needed to achieve goals
• Spanish fluency required
• Experience using SPSS preferred
• Flexibility to work at several locations in Manhattan as needed
• Compassion and empathy for those impacted by addiction

This is a hybrid position. Work location may vary between the NYC office and Manhattan-based clinics, frequency to be determined. When on-site work is not required the research assistant may have an opportunity to work from home from time to time.   

Partnership to End Addiction is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive work environment for the success of our employees and the fulfillment of our mission. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce, encompassing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, that is representative of the people and communities we aim to serve.

Learn more about working at Partnership to End Addiction.  

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at employment@toendaddiction.org.