Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research and Project Management Specialist)
05-Dec-2024
Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research and Project Management Specialist)
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
67438BR
Job Summary
The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is committed to training and inspiring the next generation of health care leaders. Our faculty are passionate about making the world a better place by improving health and health care. We work on compelling and important problems, from making the delivery of care safer and more efficient, to expanding health insurance coverage and eliminating disparities, to designing and improving the performance of entire health systems.
HPM faculty members seek an energetic and organized individual to assist with a portfolio of multidisciplinary health policy, management, public health, and health services research projects. Our faculty use a variety of datasets--including Medicare, Medicaid and commercial datasets—and surveys to inform our research objectives. Project topics include, but are not limited to:
- Access and affordability of health care
- Quality of care, health outcomes, and equity for US populations
- Health economics focused on the economic behavior of providers, insurers, and governments (local, state, federal, and international) that affect health and medical care
- Impact of financialization and provider-payment systems that affect health care
- Health care management focused on organizational performance of health care institutions
- Public health policy focused on injury control, obesity and food policy, and youth violence prevention.
- Health decision science to promote informed and systematic decision making
- Climate change and health system resilience
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and project coordination skills, experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, and experience performing highly detailed work with attention and care while obtaining and providing information on numerous inquiries. In addition to the research aims described above, a key aspect of the HPM mission is to train the next generation of health policy and health system leaders. To this end, HPM faculty are enthusiastic about providing opportunities for mentorship and professional growth that align with the successful candidate's long-term goals.
Learn more about the Department of Health Policy and Management here: https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/health-policy-and-management/
Position Description
The successful candidate will work closely with faculty and research team members on a wide range of project-related tasks. These duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coordination and maintenance of appropriate IRB and data use agreement certifications
- Developing mechanisms to support faculty and staff, including coordination logistics, timetables for implementation of departmental activities, and appropriate review and reporting
- Management of external communications (e.g., website, media and policy outreach)
- Partial assistance with grant-writing and research proposals
- Managing communication with external consultants and collaborators, specifically related to data sharing and access
- Coordination of project communications
- Departmental research meeting coordination and documentation
- Assisting with dissemination of faculty research and initiatives through various internal and external outlets (e.g., website, social media)
- Providing administrative and logistics support to coordinate research seminars, conferences, and symposiums for the department
- Working closely with HSPH communications staff and lobbyist for policy translation of HPM faculty’s research
- Other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: Short-listed finalists may be asked to write an abstract based on a selected article and create a few Power Point slides as part of the selection process.
Basic Qualifications
- 4+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
Additional Qualifications and Skills
The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in health or social sciences
- Demonstrated knowledge of health services research
- Experience working with health care-related topics such as health policy or health services research or coursework
- A strong writing background
- Project management background
- Exposure to applicable computer technologies, including specific Microsoft software applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with EndNote, Mendeley and/or other reference managers
- Strong attention to detail skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Enthusiasm for a wide range of research and project management tasks
Additional Information
Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
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- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
Work Format Details
This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
Benefits
We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
- Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Job Function
Research
Department Office Location
USA - MA - Boston
Job Code
403126 Research Assistant IV Non-Lab
Work Format
Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote)
Sub-Unit
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Salary Grade
055
Department
Health Policy and Managment
Union
55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers
Time Status
Full-time
Pre-Employment Screening
Identity
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging
At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values, our Principles of Citizenship, and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
EEO Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.