Research Analyst - Part-Time

About the role

The position provides the opportunity to be mentored by a leading scholar in medical ethics and health policy. Under this mentorship, the law student (preferred) will help coordinate the legal work to be conducted on the project and provide research support on a research project related to bioethics and health policy. Location: Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate legal and policy-related project activities, ensuring timely completion of assigned tasks
• Manage and organize project files, research materials, and data related to laws, statutes, policies, guidelines, and relevant news articles
• Track project milestones and provide updates on progress
• Prepare summaries, memos, presentations, and publication materials
• Review and analyze legal and policy-related sources, including laws, statutes, policies, guidelines, and news articles
• Perform other job related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Experience Required: One year of relevant experience
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: None Required
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment (position not eligible for visa sponsorship)

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field in bioethics, humanities, public health, social sciences or related field
• Experience in legal research
• Ability to display a professional, positive attitude with strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines
• Team oriented, collaborative mindset with an interest in creating value in any situation with insightful questions and suggestions
• Demonstrate a high degree of flexibility in accepting work assignments with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks, understand processes, and resolve issues