The Health Research and Data Analyst role supports a portfolio of multidisciplinary health policy and health services research projects within the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. You will partner with faculty to analyze health care delivery, quality, equity, and the impacts of health policy and payment reforms using large national health care datasets. The position is based in Boston, MA with a hybrid work arrangement.
Role overview
In this role, you will help manage data and produce statistical analyses across multiple research efforts with HPM faculty. Projects examine the effectiveness and unintended consequences of U.S. health reforms and changes in health insurance or health care delivery, leveraging datasets such as Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and other large national sources. You will also have collaboration opportunities with faculty and researchers affiliated with the Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Lab (HqO), a multidisciplinary research group within HPM.
What you will do
- Organize, maintain, and manage data used in large research studies sourced from multiple inputs
- Design and maintain analytical databases, including merging datasets and performing data manipulation for statistical analysis
- Oversee large, multi-year datasets
- Coordinate with remote consultants or team members
- Deliver statistical analyses across multiple projects, including logistic and linear regression, longitudinal analysis, hierarchical models, and survey analysis
- Develop scientific reports and presentations
- Provide guidance and collaborate with faculty and statisticians on analytical objectives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required qualifications
- Minimum of two years post-secondary education or relevant work experience
- Experience with SAS required
- Advanced skills in statistical programming and data management
- Knowledge of statistical research methodology and principles
- Ability to summarize and interpret complex analyses with strong deductive reasoning
- Experience maintaining detailed documentation of data management and programming work
- Knowledge of SUDAAN and UNIX
- Comfort working across multiple PIs and multiple projects simultaneously
A Bachelor’s degree in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, public health, applied mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field is preferred, or equivalent experience. A Master’s degree in Statistics/Biostatistics with 2+ years of professional working experience is also listed as a strong fit.
Skills and tools
Term, schedule, and location details
- Location: Boston, MA (hybrid)
- Standard hours: 25 hours per week
- Term appointment: one year from date of hire with possibility of extension
- Appointment end date: May 31, 2027
- Orientation and review period: 90 days
Additional job information
- Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
- Pre-employment screening includes identity and education
- Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a writing sample and complete a skills assessment
- This role has been designated as having some duties that can be performed at a non-Harvard location when not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated site
- Hybrid employees working outside Massachusetts must work in a Harvard registered state and meet university policy requirements
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks
Salary grade level: 056. Harvard encourages employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines, and it requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
