65628BRAuto req ID:65628BRJob Code:403126 Research Assistant IV Non-Lab Department Office Location:USA - MA - Cambridge Business Title:Research Assistant IV Non-Lab (Research Data Coordinator, HAALSA)Sub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :055Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:

• 4+ years of related experience is required; a combination of education and experience may be considered

• Experience with STATA (preferred), R, SAS, and/or other statistical software is required

Additional Qualifications and Skills: The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in global public health, biostatistics, epidemiology, or related field strongly preferred

• Demonstrated experience with research project management

• International work/travel experience

• Experience with data collection and management in a research setting

• Experience in working with complex longitudinal data sets such as HRS, SHARE, and related international sister studies or experience working on NIH studies

• Prior team lead and/or capacity building experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Culturally sensitive with excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate team-based work and interaction with research participants

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Works well independently as well as cooperatively within a team while also being able to take initiative

  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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Department:Center for Population and Development StudiesPre-Employment Screening:Criminal, IdentityJob Function:Research Position Description: Under minimal supervision, the RDC will support research procedures and data management for the overall HAALSA project. The position will require high level of attention to detail in data management, strong communication skills, and multitasking and prioritization. The RA must work independently as well as within a team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serve as a source of information or reference on specific research techniques, and trains others in technical procedures or operations

• Process (receiving data collected electronically), organize (merging and creating analytic data sets), summarize (summary statistics using Stata or similar software), and analyze data (regression analysis using Stata or similar software). Assist in assessment or judgment of data validity

• Prepare HAALSA datasets for archiving, based on protocols for public/restricted access; liaison with IQSS and Dataverse; prepare codebooks for release; manage restricted access requests

• Contribute to and co-author publishable papers using HAALSA data. This can include: reporting results in a publishable format using statistical software applications or other program platforms; drafting and/or editing material for the preparation of research papers and manuscripts; and presenting HAALSA findings to academic audiences

• Collate, organize, draft, and edit progress reports, grant applications and similar documents

• Work with an international team to harmonize variables across studies

• Coordinate, conduct and oversee designated ad-hoc and long-term research tasks and projects, making use of selected methodology and materials, field work, library research, statistical analysis, or other investigative techniques

• Maintain complex databases and data records, software needs assessment, or other technological resource management or oversight

• Using data experience, participate in the design of experiments or field work and assist with training on electronic data collection

• Work with project team and the HCPDS data compliance specialist on data security, IRB, and data use agreements

• Willingness to learn new software programs to adapt to the needs of the HCPDS

• Assist in preparation of PowerPoint slides for team presentations

• Lead presentations on the HAALSA data and promote opportunities for data use to students and other prospective data users

• Assist with logistics related to survey launches and field staff trainings

• Research and data management assistance may be required on other HCPDS projects as assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned

  PLEASE NOTE: Finalists may be required to take a data skills assessment. The position is based in Cambridge, MA and is expected to be on site at least 2 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined in consultation with the RDC's supervisor. The start date will begin on/around July 15, 2024. This position has a one year appointment from date of hire with the possibility of extension. Travel to South Africa up to two times per year for 2 week durations may be required. School/Unit:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 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.Job Summary: The Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies (HCPDS) is a university-wide initiative dedicated to interdisciplinary research focused primarily on the quantitative social science of population change, socioeconomic development, and public health. Our goal is to produce population-based evidence that will better inform policies needed to create healthy and resilient societies.

  The HCPDS is seeking a full-time Research Data Coordinator (RDC) to support its NIH-funded study, Health and Aging in Africa: Longitudinal Studies in South Africa (HAALSA). HAALSA began as a community-based longitudinal cohort study nested within the heath and socio-demographic surveillance system (HDSS) in Agincourt, South Africa. HAALSA has recently been renewed for the next 5-year period, which will include continuation of the community cohort study as well as the launch of a nationally representative survey in South Africa. The goal of this research project is to explore aging in South Africa, with focal areas in cognitive health, cardiometabolic disease, HIV and HIV treatment, public policies, social determinants of health, and health inequalities. Research focuses on exploring the interrelationships between: Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias; physical and cognitive functioning; lifestyle risk factors; household income & expenditure; depression and mental health; social networks and family composition; HIV infection; and cardiometabolic disease. HAALSA is currently collecting a fourth wave of data on the community cohort, and the team is concurrently preparing to launch the nationally representative survey.

  The RDC performs a wide range of research procedures and conducts complex support tasks for HAALSA's individual studies and cross-study efforts. The RDC serves as a primary source of information regarding HAALSA-specific coding, cleaning, merging, analysis, archiving or other miscellaneous data-related questions for both internal or external researchers. Candidates are asked to visit the project and HCPDS websites for more information.

  https://haalsi.org/

  https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/population-development/

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  Benefits: We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.

• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.

• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.

• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.

• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.

• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.

• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.

• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.

• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-SL1Work Format Details: This is a hybrid position that is based in Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. All remote work must be performed within one of the Harvard Registered Payroll States, which currently includes Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Washington, and California (CA for exempt positions only). Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.