Data Collector

The Prevention Research Center on Nutrition and Physical Activity at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking temporary research assistants to support the IMPLEMENT study, a research project focused on nutrition and physical activity practices in early childcare programs. Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates are preferred.

This is a temporary position (estimated at 25-35 hours/week) from October 1 through November 30, 2026. It is primarily field-based and requires regular travel to childcare programs throughout the city of Boston during program operating hours (typically 8:00am-5:00pm). Data collectors will conduct on-site data collection activities, and may complete administrative tasks, data entry, and participate in team meetings. A personal vehicle is not required, however, applicants must be able to reliably travel to study sites throughout Boston. Approved travel expenses, including mileage, parking, and transportation costs, will be reimbursed.

Position Details:

• Job Title: Data Collector
• Classification: Temporary Employee, 2 months
• Hours: Approximately 25-35 hours per week
• Dates: October 1-November 30, 2026
• Schedule: Availability required from 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Compensation: $25-$27/ hour, commensurate with experience
• Location: Boston and Greater Boston area, Massachusetts

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Travel to childcare programs across Boston and the Greater Boston area
• Work with childcare providers to conduct nutrition and physical activity data collection activities, and collect policy documents related to childcare nutrition and wellness practices.
• Communicate professionally with childcare providers and families.
• Maintain accurate study documentation, and complete data entry and management activities according to study protocols.
• Participate in study training sessions and team meetings.
• Assist with other project activities as needed.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Nutrition, Psychology, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Previous experience collecting research data.
• Interest in public health nutrition research.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Please submit a resume and a brief statement of interest describing your relevant experience and interest in public health nutrition research to Rebecca Mozaffarian (rmozaffa@hsph.harvard.edu).

Bilingual (Spanish/English) candidates preferred.