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Harvard University Research Associate in Cambridge, Massachusetts
65413BRAuto req ID:65413BRJob Code:405012 Admin Professional (N) Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Research AssociateSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :056Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of relevant professional or academic experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
If you have some but not all of the following, we encourage you to apply; we value employees with a willingness to learn.
Master’s degree in history, public health, data science, or related field
Experience in qualitative analysis methods, archival research, and data analysis and visualization
Excellent data management skills, including administering bibliographic software for a team
Ability to take initiative, manage projects with minimal supervision, and multi-task under demanding deadlines
Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data
Understanding of racial equity, healthcare disparities, and historical context of the U.S. medical profession
Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Additional Information: This position is a fully benefits-eligible term appointment ending one year from date of hire, with possibility of renewal.
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This is a hybrid position based on our campus in Cambridge, MA. As a campus-based institution, we place a high value on the in-person experience, cross-team collaboration, and strong community building in order to create a vibrant campus for our students, faculty, staff, and research fellows. The position is required to work in-person on campus a minimum of three days per week during the academic year. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
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Salary Range: $69,404 - $113,558
Note: Starting salaries typically fall in the lower half of the salary range; however, they are ultimately determined by the scope of the position, the candidate's relevant experience, and internal equity. Department:Ash Center for Democratic Governance and InnovationPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description:
Research and Analysis
Work closely with faculty PI and project lead on scope and design, including key deliverables, timelines, and work plan.
Coordinate with AMA archivists to find, identify, and review historical data, evaluating the influence of past policies such as the 1910 Flexner report.
Analyze historical harms resulting from past AMA policies and practices, including the societal contexts in which these harms occurred.
Produce regular memos with key takeaways from the review of existing literature and materials related to evidence of historical harm.
Writing and Curation
Develop and implement recommendations internal to AMA for improving data collection and project deliverables.
Identify opportunities for restorative justice, for example using data analysis to address systemic barriers and promote health equity.
Coordinate with colleagues to develop a digital curated collection for publication on the IARA Race Research and Policy Portal (RRAPP), to include relevant historical resources and a reconciliation and restorative action plan to address historical harms.
Project Coordination
Develop a comprehensive project roadmap for the proposed research.
Provide consistent and reliable project tracking, from setting and monitoring timelines and deliverables to ensuring coordination and improving workflow processes.
Participate in regular check-ins, strategy meetings, and debrief discussions with the project term.
Perform a variety of routine tasks related to organizing research materials and document control, day-to-day project support, and other duties as needed.
School/Unit:Harvard Kennedy School EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Summary:
The Research Associate supports a multi-year research project of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. The Research Associate is a key member of the team investigating the archives of the American Medical Association (AMA) for race-related historical harms to understand their linkages to AMA practices. They contribute to research briefs to help dismantle systemic health inequities and create a compendium of institutional historical harms to enrich understanding in medical science.
Candidates must demonstrate experience with archival research, social science, or historical methods, familiarity with racial justice or racial equity, and a willingness to approach problems with creativity and collaboration. The Ash Center is a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Harvard Kennedy School’s Mission and Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism
At Harvard Kennedy School, fostering a diverse and inclusive community where everyone feels they belong is a matter of basic fairness consistent with our core values as an institution. It is also essential to our mission of improving public policy and leadership—because recruiting the best people and creating an environment where they can thrive make us better at what we do, because we learn more from people with different perspectives, and because we work in diverse groups and serve diverse societies.
Learn more about Harvard Kennedy School’s commitment to Diversity Equity, and Anti-Racism. (https://www.hks.harvard.edu/more/about/diversity-equity-and-antiracism) Benefits:We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
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.
Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-DS1Work Format Details:This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.