School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine

Department/Area: Office of Global and Community Health

Position Description:

The Office for Global and Community Health (OGCH) supports and coordinates Harvard School of Dental Medicine's (HSDM) initiatives locally and around the world. We work with both faculty and students to promote public health dentistry, raise awareness, and alleviate disease burden through innovative student and faculty programs.

OGCH is seeking a Research Associate (RA) to collaborate with the team in the Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine and participate in research studies and demonstration projects that contribute to the evidence base for integration of medical and dental care, education and financing. These include investigating associations between oral health and: diabetes, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancers of the oral cavity as well as innovative models for financing care. The RA would also participate in quantitative research, drafting manuscripts, and supporting faculty.

This position has a term appointment of one year from the date of hire with the possibility for extension.

The Harvard School of Dental Medicine values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities

Basic Qualifications:

A graduate degree at the Master's level or higher is required in statistics, computer science, or another relevant field.

Additional Qualifications:

PhD or DMD preferred. Experience with data analysis and statistical/programming packages (SQL, R, and Linux) preferred. Some prior research experience in public health preferred.

Contact Information:

Sung Choi
Harvard School of Dental Medicine
188 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02115

Contact Email: sung_choi@hsdm.harvard.edu

Special Instructions:

Interested candidates can send CV, a brief description of research experience, and contact details of 3 references to: Dr. Sung Choi by email: sung_choi@hsdm.harvard.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.