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Data Analyst - Research

**Requisition Number:** 10529

**Location:** 1035 Cambridge Street

**Work Days:** Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

**Category:** Research

**Department:** Research

**Job Type:** Full time

**Work Shift:** Day

**Hours/Week:** 40.00

**Union Name:** Non Union

Department Description:

The Research Department at Cambridge Health Alliance advances the organization’s mission by supporting applied services and clinical research that promote health equity, improved delivery of mental health services to adults, youth and children, and community well-being. The department collaborates with a wide range of partners, including other research labs at CHA, other academic partners, including other Harvard Psychiatry Departments, community organizations, health systems, and public agencies. With multidisciplinary expertise, the individuals in the research department assist in the design, implementation and administration of rigorous, community-informed projects that generate actionable insights and drive positive, data-informed change.

The Health Equity Research Lab (HERLab) is a health services research center bringing together an interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians committed to advancing physical and mental health in diverse communities. The HERLab develops and evaluates high-impact interventions, uncovers pathways of resilience in the face of social and economic adversity, fosters collaboration among researchers, clinicians, and community members, and trains the next generation of investigators to produce research that drives action.

Summary

The Data Analyst plays a key role in driving innovative research on health services disparities, working alongside the Director and Principal Investigators on cutting-edge NIH-funded studies. In addition to providing expertise in research methodology and statistical analyses, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research that shapes policy and improves care for diverse communities.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Psychology, or related fields preferred

+ At least one year of experience supporting academic research

+ Familiarity with SAS and SQL necessary

+ Interest in health services research

+ Excellent communication and teamworking skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Biostatistics, Quantitative Psychology, or related field

+ Familiarity with R, Python, and Stata is a plus

+ Familiarity with data management in Google Cloud Platform a plus

+ Familiarity with NLP and machine learning-based predictive analytics a plus

+ Experience supporting the publication of peer-reviewed journal articles is a plus

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

_Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA._

_Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality._

_At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People._