The Research Assistant II Non-Lab (RAII) will support Prof. David Bloom's research portfolio with quantitative data analysis, desk research, and communications tasks. The RAII will work simultaneously on multiple research projects, such as case studies of health technology assessment practices in Colombia, Brazil, and Argentina; development of a global investment case for prospective vaccines against group A Streptococcus; and an evaluation of the full societal impact of new models of care for type 1 diabetes in Australia. Work on these and other related projects will take place under the supervision of Professor Bloom and in close collaboration with the Research and Communications Manager in his group. The RAII will also provide research support for the fall course GHP272: Foundations of Global Health and Population, and other quantitative data analysis and modeling projects as assigned.
The RAII will conduct literature reviews, assemble dossiers, and other forms of desk research in addition to completing statistical analysis of publicly available datasets from sources such as the U.S. Census, the Health and Retirement Survey, the American Community Survey, and United Nations data sets. The RAII will also support the development of survey instruments, data collection, and data management protocols for Prof. Bloom's projects.
Additionally, this position will be responsible for drafting and editing project communications, manuscripts, progress reports, and social media materials. Communications with external contacts and University departments will be part of the assigned duties as well and require a high degree of professionalism. The RAII will work in close collaboration with the team's Research and Communications Manager to complete many of the qualitative and quantitative research tasks.
For the GHP272 course, the RAII will research current public health events, update PowerPoint presentations, draft speaking notes, and other duties related to the course as assigned by Prof. Bloom. The RAII will work on GHP272 in collaboration with another Research Assistant and will also be mentored by this teammate on how to properly conduct the necessary research activities for this course.
Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Conducting qualitative research (literature reviews) and quantitative research (description and analysis of macroeconomic, microeconomic, and biostatistics and other data)
- Developing interim reports to funders and institutional review board to ensure that projects are moving toward timely completion
- Drafting and editing correspondence, memos, speaking notes, presentations and manuscripts for publication
- Developing funding proposals and budgeting materials
- Presenting research at conferences
- Other duties as assigned
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term end date of one year from date of hire, with the possibility for extension.
PLEASE NOTE: The primary work location for this position is Boston, Massachusetts. Until our return to campus, which is still to-be-determined, this interview process and position will be conducted virtually – including virtual interviews, remote onboarding, and remote work. The remote nature of this position is only temporary. Local, on-campus work will be required once the School and this role return to an operational status that supports it.
PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit at least two writing samples. Samples can be professional emails/memos, PowerPoints, academic writing, etc. The applicant should be the sole author of at least one of the samples. Applicants should also include their last name in the file name for their samples, and a brief description of the context and audience for each sample.
- Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
- This position has a 90 day orientation and review (O&R) period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
- The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship for administrative and staff positions.
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Harvard offers an outstanding benefits package including:- Time Off: 3- 4 weeks paid vacation, paid holiday break, 12 paid sick days, 11.5 paid holidays, and 3 paid personal days per year.
- Medical/Dental/Vision: We offer a variety of excellent medical plans, dental & vision plans, all coverage begins as of your start date.
- Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive tuition assistance program, $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and discounted options through participating Harvard grad schools.
- Transportation: Harvard offers a 50% discounted MBTA pass as well as additional options to assist employees in their daily commute.
- Wellness Options: Harvard offers programs and classes at little or no cost, including stress management, massages, nutrition, meditation and complimentary health services.
Harvard access to athletic facilities, libraries, campus events and many discounts throughout metro Boston.
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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