Harvard University

Harvard University

Research Assistant II Non-Lab

Boston, MA, United States · Mid

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About the role

  • The Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks a research assistant II non-lab to work with Professor Aisha Yousafzai, Professor of Child Development and Health.
  • The research assistant will work on a project in collaboration with UNICEF on 'Integrating Early Childhood Development (ECD) Programming into Nutrition: From Evidence to Practice in Afghanistan'.
  • Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design, implementation and analysis of a national survey for ECD in Afghanistan including sample size and strategy, survey development, preparing data collection and management system, data cleaning and analysis.
  • Support training (with potential international travel subject to travel approvals)
  • Establish processes for obtaining new datasets and support efforts in establishing relationships with data providers
  • Perform other duties as assigned
  • Support for families and caregivers

Requirements

  • 2+ years of relevant experience is required
  • Experience with statistical programming software such as R, STATA, or other) is required
  • PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a data analysis activity using R or Stata software

Nice to have

  • This position has a 90 day orientation and review period.
  • The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.

Skills

  • Master's degree strongly preferred
  • Prior research experience in global health
  • Strong quantative skills (including familiary and experience with software such as R, STATA)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with working independently, as well as with working on projects with large teams
  • Additional Information
  • Appointment End Date: One year from date of hire
  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity
  • The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
  • Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
  • Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

Company info

  • We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive.
  • We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives.

Equal opportunity

  • EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement
  • equal opportunity and non-discrimination.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
  • The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
  • Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location.
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