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Point32Health Post-Doctoral Fellow in Boston, Massachusetts
Who We Are
Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our communities. At Point32Health, we are building on the quality, nonprofit heritage of our founding organizations, Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, where we leverage our experience and expertise to help people find their version of healthier living through a broad range of health plans and tools that make navigating health and wellbeing easier.
We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. To learn more about who we are at Point32Health, click here (https://youtu.be/S5I_HgoecJQ) .
Job Summary
The Research Fellow will perform research under the guidance of Izzuddin Aris, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Chronic Disease Research Across the Lifecourse (CoRAL) in the Department of Population Medicine. They will manage research projects from their initial development through publication of findings in medical journals.
Key Responsibilities/Duties – what you will be doing
Refines analytic plans for research papers. This involves creating detailed analysis plans, time-lines, and meeting with faculty and staff collaborators.
Works with study team and statistician to develop plans for and conduct data analyses.
Writes reports detailing research findings as needed for funders and for internal reporting such as to the IRB.
Prepares manuscripts detailing research findings and submits to peer-reviewed medical journal.
Gives presentations to departmental faculty and staff about research findings, and at external scientific conferences as appropriate.
Works closely with DPM faculty mentor to monitor progress and resolve questions or issues that arise during the course of the research.
Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications – what you need to perform the job
Doctoral degree, such as an MD, or PhD, or in research phase of doctoral program.
Intermediate knowledge of scientific research methods and biostatistics.
Familiar with statistical software, including R
Ability to learn techniques for analyzing complex data.
Strong written and interpersonal communication skills.
Sound knowledge of computer systems, including word processing and presentation software.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Ability to meet deadlines and work within budgets.
Compensation & Total Rewards Overview
As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes:
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
Tuition program
Well-being benefits
Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health
For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity
Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
At Point32Health, we strive to be a different kind of nonprofit health and well-being company, with a broad range of health plans, and innovative tools that make navigating health and well-being easier, guiding our members at every step of their health care journey to better health outcomes. We are committed to providing high-quality and affordable health care, improving the health and wellness of our members, and creating healthier communities across the country. The Point32Health name is inspired by the 32 points on a compass. It speaks to the critical role we play in guiding and empowering the people we serve to achieve healthier lives. Our employees are hard-working, innovative, and collaborative. They look for opportunities to grow and make a difference, and they help make us strive to be one of the Top Places to work in New England.