Research Fellow

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Job Summary

The Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow. The Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in studies that examine lifecourse influences on health across the lifecourse, including midlife women’s health and aging-related conditions, using data from the longitudinal pre-birth Project Viva cohort (www.projectviva.org). The candidate will work under the supervision of Drs. Emily Oken and Izzuddin Aris. The fellow will be employed by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute and will be appointed as a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard Medical School.

Job Description

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES – what you will be doing:

• Analyze large, complex data from multiple sources, such as survey data, environmental and dietary exposure data, and research visit data
• Make effective presentations of the analysis results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Prepare articles for peer-reviewed publications, as well as reports and presentations
• Participate in team meetings to help shape the direction of the existing research projects
• Develop new research ideas or help prepare proposals
• Perform out-of-the-box thinking, collaborate with others, and make a di􀀁erence every day!
• Other duties and projects as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS – what you need to perform the job:

• Doctoral degree such as an MD, or PhD (preferred) in Epidemiology, Nutrition, Environmental Health, or related field
• Quantitative analytical skills and experience analyzing large data sets
• Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (SAS, STATA, R)
• At least one first author publication preferred
• Interest or experience in the field of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease or women’s health is preferred
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-motivated and able to work well independently, while also working well with teams
  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to work under normal office conditions and work from home as required.
• Work may require simultaneous use of a telephone/headset and PC/keyboard and sitting for extended durations.
• May be required to work additional hours beyond standard work schedule.
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary Range

$60,527.31 -$90,790.97

Compensation & Total Rewards Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position represents a range of salaries for this role and similar roles across the organization.  The actual salary for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope and complexity of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; as well as internal equity. 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/

We welcome all
All applicants are welcome and 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.

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