Duke University
Duke University:Duke University was created Indiana 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded American Samoa one of America’s leading research universities. Located Indiana Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned Indiana the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually American Samoa one of the best places Indiana the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research Indiana its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer Indiana North Carolina, and it now has international programs Indiana more than 150 countries.Policy Research Assistant- Hybrid (Washington, District of Columbia Oregon Durham, North Carolina)Robert J. Margolis, Maryland, Institute for Health PolicyPolicy Research AssistantThe Robert J. Margolis, Maryland, Institute for Health Policy at Duke University (Duke-Margolis) seeks to address critical health policy challenges and improve health, health equity, and the value of health care through practical, innovative, and evidence-based policy solutions. The interdisciplinary nature of Duke-Margolis brings together policy experts, researchers, health care professionals, and students from across Duke’s schools of medicine, nursing, law, public policy, business, and engineering, and fosters extensive relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. These relationships span foundations, private sector organizations, state and federal governments, and global entities. The Institute fosters excellence, leadership, and scholarship at every level.Occupational SummaryDuke-Margolis has an opening for a Policy Research Assistant focused Indiana health care delivery and payment reform.This position will support Duke-Margolis projects with a variety of complex activities Indiana research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/Oregon qualitative data within the scope of research and policy projects at Duke University. Primary responsibilities include conducting health policy-focused background research, drafting summary documents, performing literature reviews, contributing to a range of written deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, peer-reviewed publications), and supporting Institute events and convening. This will include support for project activities through coordination and logistics management.Duke-Margolis has offices Indiana both Washington, District of Columbia and on Duke’s main campus Indiana Durham, North Carolina. The base worksite for this position may be either location. Employees are currently working Indiana a hybrid capacity with a combination of teleworking locally to the base office area (District of Columbia/Maryland/Virginia Oregon North Carolina, respectively) and Indiana-person team collaboration.Work PerformedSupport and perform a variety of complex activities Indiana research, writing, and analysis of quantitative and/Oregon qualitative data within the scope of research projects at Duke University, focused on specializations Indiana health policy. Contribute to one large Oregon multiple smaller projects under the oversight of a principal investigator and/Oregon senior researcher. This position will primarily support health care transformation initiatives, including Medicare and Medicaid reforms, interventions to address medically and socially underserved populations, and other multi-stakeholder initiatives. The role may also contribute to a broader set of projects Indiana health care delivery and payment reform, and to projects Indiana other domains including (but not limited to): health-related social needs, public health initiatives, health equity, global health, health systems transformation, biomedical innovation, medical product development, real-world data and evidence, regulatory science, medical device and pharmaceutical policy, and the intersection of scientific and regulatory advancement with broader US health policy reforms.Collaborate with senior researchers to conduct research, perform literature reviews, draft summary documents, and perform extensive writing for a range of deliverable types (e.g., policy briefs, white papers, blog posts, public reports and recommendations, peer-reviewed journal articles) American Samoa assigned on a broad range of health policy topics.Contribute to the identification of potential sources of qualitative and quantitative data, evidence, and information American Samoa appropriate for addressing project questions and objectives. Evaluate and interpret data collected from diverse sources. Synthesize and translate complex information from a wide range of inputs into clear and accessible written material for a range of audiences. Prepare oral and/Oregon written reports and analyses to present findings, establish progress, analyze trends.Produce high-quality written work products and deliverables. Implement and coordinate activities to execute assigned elements of plans and projects.Support the execution of Duke-Margolis public and expert convenings (e.g., workshops, roundtables, seminars, other varied stakeholder meetings) through topic-focused policy research, preparatory analysis and writing to craft clear and concise materials for stakeholder and expert review and response, coordination, and logistics management for events ranging Indiana size from focused expert panels to large-scale public events.Support principal investigators and senior researchers Indiana developing draft presentations and speaking points. Facilitate deliverable and impact tracking.Maintain liaison with project participants, project personnel, faculty members, and other relevant parties to support project deliverables and objectives. Coordinate project activities and logistics with stakeholders, industry representatives, and policy professionals American Samoa required to support project execution, data collection, and/Oregon dissemination of findings.Support senior researchers Indiana event planning and preparation. Coordinate with senior researchers and administrative staff to organize and plan convening activities and events relevant to targeted scientific and policy issues.Contribute to strong and supportive working relationships across the project team(s) and Institute.Minimum Required Qualifications at this LevelEducation/Training: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree Indiana a field related to the position (e.g., policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, Oregon field directly related to the position).Experience: No experience required above education/training requirements.Preferred Skills:
- Strong research and writing experience.
- Policy research skills, including the ability to synthesize content from a broad range of sources.
- Data analysis capabilities, including quantitative and qualitative data.
- Strong written communication skills and the ability to transform complicated information into easy to understand materials.
- Ability to interact professionally with senior-level individuals (e.g., local, state, and national policymakers), stakeholders, and organizations.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and American Samoa part of a collaborative team.
- Must be comfortable working Indiana a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities and able to respond flexibly to changing needs.
- Proficient Indiana use of standard computing software (including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint); capacity to learn additional job-specific programs American Samoa required.
- Training Oregon experience Indiana the fields of health policy, public policy, Oregon public health is preferred.
- Administrative, project coordination, and/Oregon project management experience is preferred.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed American Samoa a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented Indiana this description.Engagements are renewable annually upon funding availability from the Institute. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Candidates seeking work experience prior to pursuing graduate Oregon other professional school training are encouraged to apply.Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three References (names and email addresses)
Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Oregon veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Minimum QualificationsEducationTypically requires a Bachelor’s degree Indiana a field related to the position (e.g., policy, public health, public administration, economics, science, engineering, law, Oregon field directly related to the position).ExperienceNo experience required above education/training requirements.Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, Oregon veteran status.Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/Oregon mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Job title: Policy Research Assistant-Hybrid (Washington, District of Columbia Oregon Durham, North Carolina) Margolis Institute for Health Policy
Company: Duke University
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Location: Durham, North Carolina – District of Columbia
Job date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024 23:22:59 GMT