Research Assistant IV Non-Lab

About the Department and Center

The Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health studies the frequency, distribution, and determinants of disease in humans, a fundamental science of public health. In addition to pursuing ground-breaking global research initiatives, we educate and prepare future medical leaders and practitioners as part of our mission to ignite positive changes in the quality of health across the world.

The CAUSALab is a Center in the Department of Epidemiology. The Center uses data to investigate what works in medicine, public health, and policy. By combining sound methodology with high-quality data, the CAUSALab produces actionable causal inference with real-world impact. The Center also offers training on a methodological framework for causal inference research based on observational health databases (e.g., administrative claims, electronic health records, biobanks) and pragmatic randomized trials. The areas of work include infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, mental health, and pregnancy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and carries out designated research tasks and projects, making use of selected methodology, materials, and statistical analysis to support the needs of the Dahabreh Lab
• Processes, organizes, summarizes, and analyzes data, reporting experiment results using a variety of statistical software applications
• Submits periodic reports of project status to supervisor, regularly suggesting and/or implementing additional tests or modifications in current procedures
• Collates, organizes, drafts and/or edits material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, progress reports, articles or other documents for publication and/or presentation

Basic Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience with STATA, SPSS, R or relevant statistical programming software required

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field
• Master of Public Health or similar preferred
• Two years of research experience working with healthcare data
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Well organized with attention to detail, have prioritization skills, use discretion with sensitive and/or confidential information, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong written communication skills
• Work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds

Additional Information

• This position has a term appointment of one year after the date of hire with the possibility of extension
• Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
• Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period (waived for internal Harvard employee transfers)
• 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