Research Assistant, Health Policy Studies
About The Position
The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with our health policy experts. These experts study a wide variety of health policy issues including health care financing, delivery-system reform, and pharmaceutical regulation. Responsibilities include supporting research by editing and contributing to scholarly papers, articles, op-eds, and books and creating and formatting charts, graphic displays, and tables. Non-research responsibilities involve coordinating events, assisting scholars with administrative tasks, and aiding in the promotion of AEI’s health policy activities. Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in health and public policy and experience with research. AEI offers a stimulating and harmonious work environment and excellent benefits.
Requirements
- 0 – 2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, public health, public policy, political science, or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in health policy, including past research or academic experiences
- Proficiency in Excel
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Stata and R is preferred
- An understanding of federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) and policymaking processes is preferred
Responsibilities
- Support research through data retrieval and analysis
- Conduct literature reviews of various national and international publications
- Edit and contribute to scholarly papers
- Edit and draft articles and op-eds aimed at a more general audience
- Monitor federal and state health policy changes and track emerging health care markets
- Summarize selected articles and reports
- Create and format charts, graphic displays, and tables
- Provide administrative support for scholars
- Coordinate public and private events on behalf of scholars
- Draft AEI’s monthly health policy newsletter, Vital Signs
Benefits
- 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays)
- 12 days of paid sick leave
- Paid family leave
- Medical and dental coverage
- Health savings account
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Tuition assistance program of up to $5,200
- Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with a contribution from AEI
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
