Health Policy Researcher: Data-Driven Impact

RAND Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

RAND Corporation is seeking Health Policy Researchers in the Economics, Sociology and Statistics (ESS) department to study health care markets, coverage, and costs. You will join multidisciplinary teams, apply rigorous quantitative methods, and contribute to policy-relevant work for federal agencies, foundations, and the public.

Responsibilities include designing empirical studies, applying causal inference to large datasets, and communicating findings through reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated training in quantitative research methods.
• Strong analytic and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rigorous empirical health policy research.
• Apply causal inference and advanced quantitative methods to big datasets.
• Use AI/ML responsibly to improve research quality and efficiency.
• Synthesize results for policymakers through reports and presentations.
• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Analytic skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Core values

Education

PhD in economics

PhD in policy analysis

PhD in statistics

PhD in sociology

Job description

RAND Corporation is seeking Health Policy Researchers in the Economics, Sociology and Statistics (ESS) department to study health care markets, coverage, and costs. You will join multidisciplinary teams, apply rigorous quantitative methods, and contribute to policy-relevant work for federal agencies, foundations, and the public.

Responsibilities include designing empirical studies, applying causal inference to large datasets, and communicating findings through reports and presentations.