Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Details

Posted: 12-Apr-24

Location: USA - MA - Boston

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 65456BR

Job Summary

The Health Systems Innovation Lab within the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks a Research Assistant (RA) to join the team. The RA will engage in a series of research activities under the guidance of Professor Rifat Atun, Professor of Global Health Systems and Principal Investigator (PI), and the senior research team. The primary area of focus for the Research Assistant is the Data Collaborative For Health Systems Performance (DC - HSP).

Position Description

The Research Assistant will be responsible for the following key duties within an agreed time frame with the PI for the DC-HSP project:

• Lead in data harmonization for Latin America and the Caribbean region, consisting of data inventory, data mapping and data processing
• Coordinate logistics of consultative group and learning network activities
• Contribute to the development of synthesis reports examining finding relating to Phase II of DC-HSP
• Contribute to the development of a microsimulation model to assess health system performance in relation to cardiovascular disease
• Conduct sub-analyses using data from the Regional DC-HSP Dataset to examine health system performance, specifically in terms of care of cascade outcomes in relation to various socio-demographic characteristics in the health system context
• Develop manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals
• Conduct literature reviews of academic papers, policy briefs, and government reports related to health system performance in relation to cardiovascular disease in countries / regions of interest
• Create presentations to communicate research findings and progress to stakeholders
• Liaise and support the HSIL administration assistant as needed
• Other duties as assigned

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of 1 year from date of hire with possibility of extension. Finalists will be required to submit a writing sample.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Masters degree preferred
• 2+ years experience preferred
• R and/or Stata skills preferred
• Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills, diligent and organized, conveys integrity
  

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
• Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals

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.

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