Job Description
Job Description
At Kindbridge Research Institute (KRI), we are pioneering work in a space that's still taking shape—gambling-related mental health. As a non-profit at the intersection of research, behavioral health, and community well-being, KRI is leading efforts to better understand gambling behaviors and their impact on vulnerable populations such as veterans, service members, and young adults. Through the Massachusetts Research and Education Collaborative (REC), we are building the statewide data infrastructure needed to understand gambling-related harm and advance prevention, intervention, and policy efforts across the Commonwealth.
We're seeking a Part-Time Data & Surveillance Research Analyst to help transform raw data into meaningful insights that drive action. In this role, you will analyze state surveillance datasets, uncover patterns and disparities across populations, and contribute to the evidence base at the heart of this growing initiative. Your work will directly support communities disproportionately impacted by structural inequities and help bring the OPGS Data to Action Framework to life
Why This Role Matters :
- You believe high-quality data should fuel real-world impact, not sit untouched in spreadsheets
- You care about health equity and want to uncover the patterns that reveal who is most affected—and why
- You are energized by surveillance work, statistical analysis, and the challenge of making complex datasets usable for public health decision-making
- You enjoy collaborating with epidemiologists, academics, public health agencies, and community partners
- You want to play a central role in building a statewide surveillance system that sheds light on gambling-related harm and supports meaningful policy and prevention strategies
Key Responsibilities :
Conduct statistical analyses of BRFSS, Youth Health Survey, and other state surveillance datasets to identify patterns and risk factors related to gambling-related harmManage, clean, and organize large datasets to ensure accuracy, security, and high analytical integritySupport development and implementation of the Statewide Surveillance System Plan in collaboration with KRI leadership and external partnersConduct stratified analyses by race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, and geography to identify inequities and inform targeted interventionsAssist in preparing peer-reviewed manuscripts, reports, and scientific conference materialsDevelop analytic summaries for internal planning and external disseminationProvide analytical support, training, or mentorship to team members and collaborators as neededMaintain organized data workflows, code documentation, and version control systemsReport to the Project Manager and communicate progress, challenges, and needsContribute to a collaborative, inclusive research environment grounded in scientific rigor and continuous learningQualifications :
Master's degree (completed or in progress) in Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or a related quantitative fieldProficiency in statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS, or StataExperience with public health surveillance data, survey methodology, and large dataset managementStrong understanding of health equity frameworks and disparities researchExperience with BRFSS or other state-level surveillance datasets is a plusExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and IRB / human subjects research processesFamiliarity with behavioral health, addiction, public health, or gambling-related researchKnowledge of Massachusetts public health data systems is beneficialAbility to work independently with attention to detail, accuracy, and reliabilityWork Culture & Values :
Flexible In-Office Schedule : This part-time role includes regular in-person work in our Beverly, MA office for collaboration and team connectionAutonomous & Impact-Driven : We believe in giving our team members the trust, tools, and support to own their workCollaborative & Innovative : You'll be part of a dynamic, mission-driven team that values open communication, learning, and experimentationThis is more than a project—it's a platform to grow your career, explore new territory, and make a tangible impact. Come join us at KRI!
Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Colorado Pay Range
$30,000—$35,000 USD