Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI) is pioneering work in gambling-related mental health as a non-profit focused on research, behavioral health, and community well-being. They are seeking a passionate Research Analyst to support research, surveillance, and knowledge translation efforts aimed at reducing gambling-related harms across Massachusetts.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews, evidence scans, environmental scans, and background research on gambling, gaming, digital dependencies, and related public health topics
- Support the development of annual reports, landscape analyses, policy briefs, surveillance products, and other research deliverables
- Assist with synthesizing, interpreting, and communicating findings from a variety of data sources
- Contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts, conference presentations, technical reports, and other scholarly or applied research products
- Translate research findings into accessible materials for policymakers, healthcare providers, community organizations, and public audiences
- Create reports, fact sheets, presentations, infographics, and other knowledge-sharing resources
- Support emerging research priorities and special projects identified through stakeholder engagement, surveillance findings, and public health needs
- Maintain research resources, project documentation, references, dissemination materials, and tracking systems
- Collaborate with researchers, subject matter experts, academic partners, and community stakeholders to advance statewide research and public health initiatives
- Support stakeholder engagement, knowledge-sharing activities, and dissemination efforts across Massachusetts
Skills
- Master's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Communication, Behavioral Health, or a related field
- Strong research, writing, and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex findings into actionable insights for diverse audiences
- Experience conducting literature reviews, research synthesis, public health analysis, or developing research reports and policy briefs
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- Familiarity with health equity frameworks and working with diverse communities
- Interest in behavioral health, addiction, gambling-related harms, health equity, public health surveillance, or digital well-being
- Experience working in public health, research, healthcare, nonprofit, or academic settings
- Familiarity with data analysis, statistics, and data visualization tools such as Tableau, R, Python, or similar platforms a plus
Benefits
- Flexible Remote Work: This is a fully remote position, with a preference for candidates based in Massachusetts
- Autonomous & Impact-Driven: We believe in giving our team members the trust, tools, and support to own their work
- Collaborative & Innovative: You’ll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that values open communication, learning, and experimentation
Company Overview
Kindbridge Research Institute studies gaming and gambling addiction, focusing on evidence-based programs for at-risk groups. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 2-10 employees. Its website is https://kindbridgeinstitute.org.