Duke University · 3 weeks ago
Policy Analyst, Assistant, Margolis Institute for Health Policy, Hybrid (Washington, DC or Durham)
Durham, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$51K/yr - $78K/yr
0+ years expDuke University is one of America’s leading research universities, known for its innovative health policy solutions through the Robert J. Margolis Institute for Health Policy. The Policy Analyst, Assistant will support projects focused on the regulation of medical products, conducting research, drafting documents, and contributing to meetings related to biomedical innovation and health policy.
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Responsibilities
Support and perform a variety of complex activities in research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data within the scope of research projects at Duke University, focused on specializations in health policy
Contribute to one large or multiple smaller projects under the oversight of a principal investigator and/or senior researcher
While this position will have a primary focus in biomedical innovation, it may also span contribution to projects in other domains of interest to the Institute, including but not limited to public and population health
Collaborate with senior researchers to conduct research, perform literature reviews, draft summary documents, and perform extensive writing for a range of deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, public reports and recommendations, peer-reviewed journal articles) as assigned on a broad range of health policy topics
Contribute to the identification of potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information as appropriate for addressing project questions and objectives
Evaluate and interpret data collected from diverse sources
Synthesize and translate complex information from a wide range of inputs into clear and accessible written material for a range of audiences
Prepare oral and/or written reports and analyses to present findings, establish progress, analyze trends
Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables
Implement and coordinate activities to execute assigned elements of plans and projects
Support the execution of Duke-Margolis public and expert convenings (e.g., workshops, roundtables, seminars, other varied stakeholder meetings) through topic-focused policy research, preparatory analysis and writing to craft clear and concise materials for stakeholder and expert review and response, coordination, and logistics management for events ranging in size from focused expert panels to large-scale public events
Support principal investigators and senior researchers in developing draft presentations and speaking points
Maintain liaison with project participants, project personnel, faculty members, and other relevant parties to support project deliverables and objectives
Coordinate project activities and logistics with stakeholders, industry representatives, and policy professionals as required to support project execution, data collection, and/or dissemination of findings
Support senior researchers in event planning and preparation
Coordinate with senior researchers and administrative staff to organize and plan convening activities and events relevant to targeted scientific and policy issues
Contribute to strong and supportive working relationships across the project team(s) and Institute
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a field related to the position (e.g., policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, or field directly related to the position)
Strong research and writing experience
Policy research skills, including the ability to synthesize content from a broad range of sources
Strong written communication skills and the ability to transform complicated information into easy-to-understand materials
Ability to interact professionally with senior-level individuals (e.g., local, state, and national policymakers), stakeholders, and organizations
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and able to respond flexibly to changing needs
Proficient in use of standard computing software (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint); capacity to learn additional job-specific programs as required
Training or experience in the fields of health policy, public policy, or public health
Administrative, project coordination, and/or project management experience
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
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Funding
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$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
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2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
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Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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