Research Assistant IV Non-Lab

Job Summary:

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 at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. 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.

To learn more about the CAUSALab, please visit: https://causalab.sph.harvard.edu/

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

Performs and coordinates a wide range of research procedures and conducts a variety of complex support tasks and projects related to CKM-CAUSAL. Works as part of a team working with Professors Miguel Hernan and Sonia Hernandez-Dias in compiling and analyzing results.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates and carries out designated research tasks and projects, making use of selected methodology and materials, statistical analysis, or other investigative techniques

• May communicate or collaborate with affiliated research personnel within CAUSALab or other institutions

• Processes, organizes, summarizes and analyzes data, reporting results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms

• Submits periodic reports of projects 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

PLEASE NOTE: This position has a term appointment of one year after the date of hire with the possibility of extension.