Postdoctoral Research Fellow (HPI)

Point32Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Tuition programs

Career development support

Job summary

Point32Health is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to analyze the impact of policies on mental health treatments. The role includes responsibilities like data analysis, preparing publications, and engaging in innovative research within a supportive environment, alongside a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong quantitative skills and large data analysis experience.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets from surveys and administrative data.
• Develop research proposals and new ideas.
• Prepare publications and present findings.

Skills

Quantitative analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaborative

Innovative

Education

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD) in Health Services Research, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, or related field

Tools

Proficiency in one programming language

Job description

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Who We Are
Point32Health is a leading health and wellbeing organization, delivering an ever-better personalized health care experience to everyone in our communities. We build on the quality, nonprofit heritage of Tufts Health Plan and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, leveraging our experience to help people find healthier living through various health plans and tools.

Job Summary
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute seeks highly motivated individuals for the Postdoctoral Fellow position. The role involves studying the effects of recent policies on mental and substance use disorder treatments. Experience in mental health and substance use research is preferred but not essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large, complex data from sources such as survey, claims, and administrative data.
• Present analysis results effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Prepare publications, reports, and presentations.
• Participate in team meetings to influence research directions.
• Develop new research ideas or assist in proposal writing.
• Engage in innovative thinking, collaboration, and daily impact.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (MD, PhD) in Health Services Research, Public Policy, Economics, Sociology, or related field.
• Strong quantitative analytical skills and experience with large data analysis.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language.
• First author publication preferred.
• Specialization in health disparities, health insurance, or health policy is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Resilient, collaborative, flexible, innovative.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, life and disability insurance, tuition programs, well-being benefits, and career development support. For details, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/.

Commitment to DEIA and Health Equity

Point32Health values diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and health equity. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or veteran status.

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Employment Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: General Business and Other
• Industries: Insurance, Hospitals, and Healthcare

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