PORTAL Research Assistant

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Job Summary

The Program On Regulation Therapeutics And Law (PORTAL) in the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics within the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Womens Hospital and Harvard Medical School invites applications for Research Assistants to support empirical research focused on prescription medication use regulation and affordability.

About PORTAL
Established in 2012 PORTAL is one of the nations largest academic research centers dedicated to investigating the economic legal and clinical challenges of medication use regulation and cost. Our vibrant community of more than 15 research fellows trainees and staff led by five renowned Harvard Medical School faculty brings together expertise in medicine law economics ethics and health policy to conduct rigorous research to inform policymaking.

Position Details
PORTAL research assistants work under the direction of our faculty and postdoctoral research fellows. Job responsibilities include data collection data analysis and supporting the writing or editing of empirical research studies for publication in peer-reviewed medical and health policy journals. Research assistants also support faculty members with writing and submitting grants presenting and disseminating our research and assisting with other administrative tasks as needed.

This paid position exposes new college graduates to the intersection of medicine law and health policy offering significant work experience and built-in support for graduate school addition our faculty members are dedicated to supporting research assistants as they take the next steps in their careers and PORTAL alumni have gone on to have successful careers in medicine public health public policy law and more.

Education
Bachelors Degree Science required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
Yes

Licenses and Credentials

Experience
New grad with some relevant coursework 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

- Demonstrated academic excellence
- Experience with research data analysis or statistics
- Strong writing and editing skills
- Excellent critical thinking and analytic skills

- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Careful attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize a variety of tasks.
- Computer literacy including database tools.
- Ability to follow directions and exhibit professionalism.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Hybrid

41-45 Avenue Louis Pasteur

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$21.00 - $29.01/Hourly

Grade

5

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