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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health · 2 weeks ago

Research Assistant III Non-Lab (Research Project and Data Assistant)

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a world-renowned institution dedicated to advancing public health through cutting-edge research, education, and global collaboration. The position of Research Assistant III focuses on supporting research related to health policy, particularly regarding health insurance coverage, Medicaid, and the Affordable Care Act, while performing high-level statistical programming and data analysis.

Higher EducationMedicalTraining

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support and conduct quantitative analyses of administrative and survey data using statistical programming languages (i.e.: Stata preferred but not required), including data cleaning and assessments of data quality

Perform logical and thorough literature searches

Provide relevant meeting support (e.g., logistics, supporting materials, notes)

Obtain and organize information on health policy change over time from state and federal websites

Assist in the preparation of peer-reviewed manuscripts for submission and publication

Assist in the preparation of data use agreements, IRB applications, study protocols, and other administrative tasks relevant to research

Make periodic reports to supervisor and other research team personnel

Attend regular meetings and check-ins with supervisor and other research team personnel

Producing charts and tables for manuscripts and presentations

Assisting with grant reporting and developing & communicating submission timelines

Supporting journal submission and revision processes

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Statistical programmingSTATAHealth policy experienceResearch methods knowledgeAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

2+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Experience using statistical software such as STATA (preferred) or R is required

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a health or social science discipline, including quantitative and statistical coursework

Experience with federal or state health policy, especially in the area of health insurance and Medicaid

Experience programming in STATA

Knowledge of standard research methods and statistical techniques, including multivariate regression and causal inference methods

Attention to detail, organized, strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

Experience using statistical software such as STATA (preferred) or R

Benefits

Generous paid time off including parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one

Retirement plans with university contributions

Wellbeing and mental health resources

Support for families and caregivers

Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Company

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard School of Public Health brings together dedicated experts from many disciplines to educate new generations of global health leaders. It is a sub-organization of Harvard University.

Founded in 1913

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees