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Research Assistant III Non-Lab (Research Assistant, India)

Harvard University

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Position Description

The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of the India Health Systems Research Team to engage in desk-based research and literature reviews to inform the understanding of key topics. The products may include case studies, technical reports, persuasive PowerPoint presentations for policy makers, policy briefs, academic manuscripts, and journal submission materials.

Specific responsibilities include the following:

  • Literature review. Identify relevant literature and synthesize knowledge as relevant to case studies and other project activities. Reviews may include policy documents, government regulations and reports, academic literature, reports from health care organizations, and other secondary sources. Synthesize knowledge as relevant to the objectives of research. In addition to desktop research, this task may entail correspondence or calls with Indian counterparts in coordination with the Boston-based researcher team.
  • Develop cases. Collaborate with senior members of the team to develop teaching cases that examine policy experience in India or other countries as related to current health system-level performance challenges in India. Content may include urban health, non-communicable diseases, citizen satisfaction, provider quality of care, financial barriers to access, and prescription behaviors of health providers. There is a special focus on the interactions between public and private sectors of the health system, including the mix of providers as well as the source of financing.
  • Writing to persuade. Draft material for the preparation of research papers, manuscripts, progress reports, policy notes, articles, or other documents for publication and/or presentation.
  • Coordination. Coordinate with faculty and key stakeholders in India for the success of a researcher mentorship program.
  • Submit periodic reports of work projects to supervisor, regularly suggesting and/or implementing improvements to current analytical portfolio.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a writing sample. This position has a term appointment of June 30, 2025 with the possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position and this position will be based in Boston, MA. Additional detail pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed in a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, California (exempt staff only), Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington).

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Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant work experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

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Additional Qualifications and Skills

The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

  • Bachelor's Degree in social sciences such as global health, public health, health policy, public policy, economics, or comparative politics; Master's Degree is a strong plus 
  • Training in social science fields such as development economics, global health, or political economy
  • 2+ years of work experience analyzing health system performance or implementing health policy reform projects. Examples include policies around access, quality, and costs of health care at state or national levels
  • Experience writing and communicating findings to audiences of policy makers in government and international donors, such as Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank
  • Prior experience using bibliography software such as Zotero or Endnote is preferred but not required
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with diverse partners
  • Work independently, is organized, and meets deadlines

The following cultural competencies are also preferred:

  • Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
  • Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity

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Additional Information

Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!


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

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

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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.,

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.

Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.

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