School: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

Department/Area: Social & Behavioral Sciences

Position Description:

• General Research Activities. Carries out independently, under supervision, and in collaboration, designated research tasks and projects, making use of selected methodologies (longitudinal designs, moderation and mediation, causal inference), library research (Pubmed searches, systemic review methods), and statistical analysis (data visualization, descriptive analyses, time series analyses, latent modelling, multilevel modelling).
• Data Cleaning and Management. Engages both independently and under supervision in data management and data cleaning and organization in large (N~100,000) datasets, including the Nurses Health Study cohorts, and the Health Professionals Follow-up Study.
• Data/Statistical Analysis. Processes, organizes and summarizes data, reporting results using a variety of scientific, word processing, spreadsheet or statistical software applications or program platforms including R, SAS, Python, and MPlus.
• Acquires Specialized Training. Attends trainings and skill development workshops as necessary to acquire new statistical skills.
• Reporting Results. Submits periodic reports of project status to supervisor, regularly suggests additional tests or modifications in current procedures;
• Manuscript Support. Collates, organizes, and/or drafts material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, progress reports, articles or other documents for publication and/or presentation including reference management, drafting manuscript sections, and managing publication submission;
• Data Safety. Regularly monitors data safety protocols for adherence to best practices in the responsible conduct of research;
• Responsible Conduct of Research. Engages in best practices for data management and reproducible research including use of commented code and R Markdown.

• General Support. Assists with project management tasks (e.g. website management, newsletter writing, email listserv management, social media management, IT support, etc.)
• Other Responsibilities. Performs other duties as assigned. Provides back-up support to other Research Assistants and team members. Aid in the development of measurement tools and the creation and updating of repositories of well-being measures, resilience measures, and evidence-based interventions. The candidate will be encouraged and mentored in applying for early career awards and independent grant funding.

Basic Qualifications:

• doctoral-level degree in public health, social sciences, or a related discipline
• proof of successfully defending dissertation
• strong research skills, including data collection, advanced analytical skills, and scientific writing
• publication record, with significant contributions to peer-reviewed publications beyond thesis papers
• ability to lead research teams and manage research projects, including supervising research staff, coordinating with administrators regarding budget and staffing, and ensuring research activities meet ethical guidelines
• excellent planning, analytical, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills

Contact Information:

Contact Email: mlosurdo@hsph.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

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