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The Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is seeking an energetic, organized, and highly motivated individual to support a portfolio of multidisciplinary health policy and health services research projects. The Health Research and Data Analyst will work closely with faculty across HPM on research examining health care delivery, quality, equity, and the effects of health policy and payment reforms. The position will also include opportunities to collaborate with faculty and researchers affiliated with the Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Lab (HqO), a multidisciplinary research group based within HPM.
HPM faculty conduct research using Medicare, Medicaid, commercial and other large national health care datasets to evaluate the effectiveness and unintended consequences of U.S. health reforms and changes in health insurance or health care delivery. Projects bring together physicians, health policy researchers, health economists, biostatisticians, and data scientists from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard-affiliated teaching hospitals.
Research topics may include, but are not limited to:
This position is particularly well suited for an individual seeking substantial research experience before pursuing further graduate or professional education, including medical school, doctoral training, or related programs. A central part of the role will be working directly with HPM faculty and research teams across multiple projects, with opportunities to contribute to study design, data analysis, manuscript development, and dissemination of findings.
HPM and HqO faculty are also committed to mentoring and developing the next generation of health policy and health system leaders. The successful candidate will have opportunities for close faculty mentorship, professional development, and increasing research responsibility aligned with their interests and long-term career goals.
Learn more about the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health website.
The Health Research and Data Analyst 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:
PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year from date of hire with the possibility of extension.
PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a writing sample and may be required to complete a skills assessment. More details will be provided in the interview process.
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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This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.
This position is salary grade level 056. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.
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