Company Name: Kooth Digital Health (United Kingdom)

Job Details: Be,an,Early,Applicant,Hiring,Remotely,in,United,States,Remote,60K-70K,Annually,Mid,level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/research-associate/7885464

Job Description: About Us: At Kooth, our mission is to create welcoming, accessible spaces for personalized digital mental health care that empowers young people to thrive. Grounded in an early-intervention model, we help youth aged 13–25 build resilience, access timely support, and lead fulfilling lives. We are more than a digital service — we are a movement for inclusive, evidence-informed mental health care.Our culture is rooted in our values: Alongside You, Flexible, Compassionate, Committed, and Safe. These guide everything we do - how we show up for young people, how we collaborate as a team, and how we build solutions that meet communities where they are. With Kooth, you’ll be part of something bigger than yourself: meaningful work with measurable impact.We bring this mission to life through Soluna, California’s first-in-the-nation digital behavioral health service for 13–25-year-olds. Soluna removes barriers to care by providing nearly immediate access to 1:1 coaching, Care Navigation, and self-guided tools helping young people find real support, build resilience, and discover hope when they need it most. Together with state and local partners, we’re transforming access to mental health support for youth. Learn more at solunaapp.com/impact.What We’re Looking For: We are looking for an accomplished Research Associate to support our Research & Evaluation team to help develop the evidence base for our services and ensure evaluation is at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of academically minded and policy-driven researchers supporting the transformation of mental health support and digital mental health interventions. Experience either academically or professionally in the field of mental health, digital health, public health, data science or healthcare is desirable. How You’ll Make an Impact: Main responsibilities: Provide support to the Research and Evaluation Leads and/or co-lead ongoing research and evaluation projectsContribute to the ideation and design of research and evaluation initiatives, utilizing specialist knowledge of digital health, counseling, clinical, research methods, statistics, or similar psychology-related knowledge.Independently analyze qualitative and quantitative data, determining when new methodologies are appropriate to implement and when specialist expertise is needed, with guidance from the Research and Evaluation LeadsSupport the Evaluation Lead with the service’s quarterly user feedback survey, including its build, launch, ongoing monitoring and disseminationCo-lead the write-up of white paper reports, conference abstracts and peer-review publicationsSupport in collating results and presenting information in an easy-to-read format utilizing a variety of software toolsEnsure research and evaluation activities comply with ethical standards, data-governance policies, and contractual obligationsCross-functional collaboration:Consult with cross-functional teams—such as Product, Service Delivery, and Clinical—to support their research-relevant questions and decision-making, including survey design, data interpretation, and literature reviews Translate findings into actionable recommendations for internal teams and service improvementProvide critical thinking and problem solving to innovation and product development efforts, where appropriateEffective communication:Help develop agendas, materials and coordination for steering meetings with internal teams and external collaboratorsRepresent the company in regional, national and international forums by presenting findings, attending events, and gaining knowledge and understanding of the wider systemStakeholder management:Assist the Evaluation Lead with regulatory requirements, including preparing IRB protocols, coordinating amendments and liaising with IRB committees, as neededEffectively manage internal and external stakeholders, such as academics, partners or consultantsCoordinate projects with other direct team members, championing team or company initiativesRequirementsWhat You’ll Bring: MA/MS graduate in a relevant field, such as Psychology, Public Health, Social/Behavioral Sciences or a related disciplinePhD in a relevant subject is desirableFamiliarity with digital mental health and/or youth mental health is desirableProficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative advanced research methodsExperience using quantitative statistical analysis software (required). Coding experience in R and/or Python for data analysis is desirable.Program administration skills, including managing projects, documentation, and workflowsAdvanced IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (or Google Workspace equivalents), as well as Google DriveExperience conducting interviews with stakeholders or key informants, and competence in qualitative data analysisStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teamsProven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a dynamic environmentSkilled in stakeholder management, building productive relationships with internal and external partnersSelf-starter who takes initiative and works autonomously with minimal directionAdaptable and solutions-focused, thriving in fast-paced and evolving environmentsBenefitsWhat You’ll Get:Compensation: The base salary for this role is $60,000 to $70,000 annually. We’re committed to transparency and value our candidates time, which is why we share salary ranges in all states—regardless of local requirements. Final compensation will be based on a variety of factors, including your education, experience, skills, and overall alignment with the role.Kooth offers a competitive base salary, employee equity program, and comprehensive benefits including:Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision CoverageLong-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)401(K) Retirement Plan with company matchGenerous Paid Time OffRemote-first flexibility and work-from-home supportPaid parental leave Learning & development opportunities 8 Paid Holidays, plus two half-day holidays (Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)Equal Employment Opportunity:Kooth is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.Reasonable Accommodations:Kooth is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other protected reasons under applicable law. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact our HR team.Ready to Join Us?If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a team that values purpose-driven work, apply today. Together, we’re shaping the future of digital mental health care.