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Position Description

• Assist lab members in conducting specific research projects including but not limited to conducting literature review, statistical analysis, and revising and editing manuscripts to respond to reviewer comments.
• Develop early-stage research projects and assist in developing projects in collaboration with potential students and other collaborators.
• Explore funding ideas and identify specific research gaps that funding proposals could address.

• Lead individual and collaborative data analysis projects and conduct preliminary data analysis for funding proposals
• Develop statistical methods and software.
• Serve as principal liaison to disseminate the group's findings on specific research projects.
• Organize and schedule research meetings.
• Manage scientific research activities, including detailed to do lists, action items between the lab and funded collaborations with other labs (internal to Harvard and external)
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience required; a combination of education and experience may be considered
• Experience with statistical programming software such as R and/or Python, or related required.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred; in a relevant field such as statistics is a strong plus
• Some experience in statistics
• Solid working knowledge of office processes and related computer software and electronic communications tools
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and web-based applications
• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and Markdown is a plus
• Experience with computing cluster environments
• Experience with GitHUB
• Experience being a flexible team player
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Works well across teams in supporting a variety of projects and constituencies
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
• Strong organizational skills; Strong attention to detail and quality
• Strong quantitative and statistical skills
• Strong judgement and discretion dealing with confidential information
• Experience in public health​​​​​​​

• Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
• Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

Additional Information

• The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
• Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
• This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

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About Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Harvard University is devoted to excellence in teaching, learning, and research, and to developing leaders in many disciplines who make a difference globally. The University, which is based in Cambridge and Boston, Massachusetts, has an enrollment of over 20,000 degree candidates, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Harvard has more than 360,000 alumni around the world. The University has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a truly global education. Established in 1636, Harvard is the oldest institution of higher education in the United States.

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