Research Intern
The mission of the Center for Health Information and Analysis (CHIA) is to monitor the Massachusetts health care system and to provide reliable information and meaningful analysis for those seeking to improve the health care system. CHIA also acts as a principal repository for health care data collected by the state and is responsible for key data assets such as the Massachusetts All-Payer Claims Database and the Massachusetts Acute Hospital Case Mix Databases.
CHIA’s Strategy and Research Unit is currently seeking a graduate-level research intern. This is a temporary part-time position. The intern will work up-to 37.5 hours per week at the Center's Boston office or remotely from within the US.
The research intern will provide analytical and programming assistance for projects focused on health care equity issues, analyzing data on access, affordability, utilization, and quality in MA. Applicants should be current graduate students or recent graduates of quantitative-oriented degree programs with substantive prior experience working with data and the ability to clearly communicate results to diverse audiences. The successful candidate will communicate proactively, work both independently and collaboratively, have excellent attention to detail, and aspire for continuous learning and professional development.
The internship will be based in the Center’s office at 501 Boylston Street, Boston MA or remotely within the U.S. The expected hourly rate is $22 - $27/hour.
Specifically, the Research Intern will:
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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CHIA’s Strategy and Research Unit is currently seeking a graduate-level research intern. This is a temporary part-time position. The intern will work up-to 37.5 hours per week at the Center's Boston office or remotely from within the US.
The research intern will provide analytical and programming assistance for projects focused on health care equity issues, analyzing data on access, affordability, utilization, and quality in MA. Applicants should be current graduate students or recent graduates of quantitative-oriented degree programs with substantive prior experience working with data and the ability to clearly communicate results to diverse audiences. The successful candidate will communicate proactively, work both independently and collaboratively, have excellent attention to detail, and aspire for continuous learning and professional development.
The internship will be based in the Center’s office at 501 Boylston Street, Boston MA or remotely within the U.S. The expected hourly rate is $22 - $27/hour.
Specifically, the Research Intern will:
- Work independently as well as collaboratively with team members in carrying out analytic tasks as directed
- Implement data management tasks (e.g., merging, recoding, rearranging) to facilitate data analysis as directed
- Participate in quality assurance processes to ensure that reported data is reliable and accurate
- Assist in preparation of reports and presentations on the results of such analyses
- Communicate results at team meetings and agency-wide meetings
- Conduct literature search on topics of interest and summarize findings in formats appropriate for internal review and distribution
- Other duties as assigned
- Current graduate student or recent graduate from a degree program in public health, social sciences, public policy, or quantitative field
- Experience with data management and analysis using SAS and/or other major statistical packages or languages (e.g. R, Stata, Python, SQL, SPSS Syntax) and strongly preferred
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams
- Experience with Tableau and Arc GIS preferred
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
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