Research Assistant - Friedman School Of Nutrition

The Food is Medicine initiative is a new collaborative effort at Tufts, bringing together faculty and students from the Friedman School, other university units, and national partners to advance research, training, patient care, and community engagement around food is medicine (FIM).

This first-of-its-kind initiative will lead the nation in collaborative, high impact efforts to transform healthcare by integrating high-value food-based nutritional interventions and related programs as therapeutic and preventive interventions. The initiative will serve as a catalyst to drive change, improve health, reduce health disparities, and create a more equitable and resilient healthcare system that recognizes the power of food as medicine.

This is a one year limited term position with renewal depending on team needs, funding availability, and performance.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join the Food is Medicine initiative. As a Research Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our research and communication efforts by providing assistance in data collection, analysis, and project coordination.

Responsibilities include:

The ability to work in the US is required in order to apply for this position.

To apply, please send a resume, brief personal statement (1-page) on how your skills, experience, and long-term career goals contribute to your candidacy, 1-2 letters of reference from a professor, prior supervisor, or other professional familiar with your abilities and experience, and an official copy of academic transcript(s) by email to Orsolya Szabo at [email protected].

Basic Requirements:

Preferred Qualifications: