Research Assistant II Non-Lab (Research Assistant)

Harvard University • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Lab (HQO) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management is a research center focused on producing actionable evidence to promote quality, equity, and resilience across health care delivery systems. HQO brings together a multidisciplinary team of physicians, health policy researchers, health economists, biostatisticians, and data science experts across the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals to evaluate and inform national and international health reform efforts. HQO faculty members seek an energetic and organized individual to assist with a portfolio of multidisciplinary health policy and health services research projects. Our research team uses Medicare and other large national claims datasets to evaluate the effectiveness and unintended consequences of US health reform. This is an ideal position for a candidate seeking to gain research experience prior to pursuing further graduate education, including medical school or PhD programs. In addition to the research aims described above, a key aspect of the HQO mission is to train the next generation of health policy and health system leaders. To this end, HQO faculty are enthusiastic about providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth that align with the successful candidate's long-term goals.

Requirements

• 2+ years of related work experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Bachelor's Degree in health sciences, social sciences, or statistics
• Demonstrated knowledge of health policy and health services research
• Experience working with healthcare-related topics such as health policy or health services research or coursework
• A strong writing background
• Experience with Endnote, Mendeley, and/or other reference management software
• Experience with statistical analysis and data science (running and interpreting regressions, data visualization)
• Experience in quantitative research methods and analysis
• Experience with Microsoft software applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Outstanding communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAS, Stata, or R is a plus

Responsibilities

• Preparation of scientific manuscripts and presentations, with opportunities for co-authorship
• Performing literature reviews and managing references
• Assistance with grant-writing and research proposals
• Coordination of project communications; research meeting coordination and documentation
• Producing charts and tables for manuscripts and presentations
• Writing policy briefs, op-eds, press releases, and other products
• Compiling and cleaning data sources
• Statistical programming and analysis
• Website maintenance (e.g., periodically updating HQO website to feature new publications)
• Other duties as assigned

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level