Harvard University, Research Associate (Project Manager)
Posted: 11/11/2019 (Employment)
Harvard University, Research Associate (Project Manager)
The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) seeks to hire a full-time, PhD- level Research Associate to work on a Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funded project entitled “Burden of Disease and Deprivation in India across Micro and Macro Public Policy Units” led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health Professor S.V. Subramanian and HCPDS Research Associate Rockli Kim. The overarching goal of this project is to improve public policy, public financing, and governance in India related to indicators of population health and development. Specifically, the project aims to achieve this goal by: 1) Data collation and analytics; 2) The development of a web-based public data and analytics platform; and 3) Knowledge translation and dissemination.
The Research Associate will manage the overall project and act as the lead point of contact who oversees all project components by closely working with the PIs as well as data scientists, postdoctoral fellows, research assistants, finance personnel, and project partners. The Research Associate will play a key role in translating and disseminating research findings to diverse stakeholders through a highly interactive website, and other communication channels, including media outreach, policy intelligence reports, and publications. The position involves both administrative and technical roles. The desired candidate will have a doctorate in public health, public policy, communications or related field, and will have extensive experience with project management. With PI approval (or as time permits), the Research Associate may also have the opportunity to conduct his/her own research under the project’s umbrella and author manuscripts.
The initial appointment will end on May 31, 2021 with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should email a cover letter, a CV, and contact information for three references to popcenter@hsph.harvard.edu with “BMGF Research Associate/Project Manager” in the subject line. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by Friday, December 6, 2019. For more information, visit www.hsph.harvard.edu/cpds. Contact: Lesley Harkins.
Deadline: 12/06/2019
Location: Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS)