Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
(on-site)
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1 day ago
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$65,000 - 73,000
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| Title | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
|---|---|
| School | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health |
| Department/Area | Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| Position Description | The Lee Kum Sheung (LKS) Center for Health and Happiness in the Department for Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to conduct relevant research and work with the Center Director, Dr. Vish Viswanath, and the team on scientific and programmatic initiatives. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow should have a primary interest that aligns with the LKS Center's mission to build a rigorous and interdisciplinary science of positive health, happiness, and well-being with a focus on health equity, and to translate the science to influence practice and policy. They should have experience conducting research that seeks to understand well-being in the broadest sense including the interconnections between social, psychological, and physical health. Other areas of interest for the Center include the measurement of well-being and the translation of scientific findings to influence public health practice and policy. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will support research-related activities of the Center, including study design and field-based data collection (either in person, or through digital data collection), large-scale secondary data analyses, data visualization, manuscript preparation and publication, grant writing, and oral presentations. The Center is developing a variety of activities and expects the Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work with the Center Director and the team in areas such as:
They will work with the Center Director to mentor students involved in Center activities and engage with relevant partners and potential donors within the community and at the national and international levels. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will work closely with and report to Dr. Vish Viswanath, Center Director. They will receive an annual evaluation of progress and will be supported in their career development. This is a one-year appointment, renewable for up to two additional years contingent upon performance—quality and impact of contributions and collaborations in service of the Center's mission—and funding. Duties & Responsibilities: Research-related (60%)
Programmatic support (40%) Assist in scientific leadership for the Center. This can include activities such as:
Schedule:Full-time, hybrid with a minimum of three on-campus days per week, remote work not permitted. Term: One year from date of hire, with possible extension up to two additional years, contingent upon performance and contribution to the center's mission. |
| Basic Qualifications | The candidate should possess the following:
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| Additional Qualifications | |
| Special Instructions | Please address questions to Kelsey Torres kelsey_torres@hsph.harvard.edu and apply via the ARIeS portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with an application deadline 3 weeks from date of posting. |
| Contact Information | Kelsey Torres Assistant Director of Operations Lee Kum Sheung Center for Health and Happiness Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health |
| Contact Email | kelsey_torres@hsph.harvard.edu |
| Salary Range | $65,000—73,000 based on qualifications and experience |
| Minimum Number of References Required | 3 |
| Maximum Number of References Allowed | 3 |
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- * How does your previous research and training prepare you to contribute to center's mission of building a rigorous and interdisciplinary science of positive health, happiness, and well-being with a focus on health equity, and to translate the science to influence practice and policy? (300-word limit)
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Academic Paper 1
- Academic Paper 2
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Job ID: 81219808