<div dir="ltr"><p class="">Research Analyst in Public Opinion Research Harvard T.H.
Chan School of Public Health Health Policy and Management</p>
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<p class="">Duties & Responsibilities</p>
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<p class="">The Harvard Opinion Research Program (HORP), established
in 1987 and headed by Senior Associate Dean Robert Blendon, focuses on
measuring and understanding public opinion in the United States and in other
countries using survey research methods. Core research activities include
designing and conducting original opinion surveys, as well as reviewing and
analyzing survey data collected by other organizations over the past 60 years.
HORP’s polling efforts have been featured as lead stories in national media outlets
such as National Public Radio, The Washington Post, and The Boston Globe.
Approximately a dozen surveys are conducted each year leading to reports,
published papers, meeting presentations, and briefings. To date, HORP has
conducted over 500 surveys in more than 20 countries and has amassed over 200
publications in the academic literature.</p>
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<p class="">The Research Analyst in Public Opinion Research within
HORP plays a leading role in the design and analysis of surveys as well as the
writing of sophisticated reports, particularly those for media organizations,
with an extremely high level of independence. These tasks involve a
considerable amount of in-depth background research and a high level of
discretion in analyzing and interpreting survey results.</p>
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<p class="">Typical duties:</p>
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<p class="">1. Critically review and synthesize related research in
areas where surveys are being done, from a variety of health and social policy
fields. He/she would examine historical trends in polling data from
1950-present as well as peer-reviewed publications from relevant sources, a
vital task in informing instrument design for current projects. To be
successful in this task, the ideal candidate would possess a substantial
knowledge of advanced research design and analytical approaches to survey data.</p>
<p class="">2. Play a leading role in the design and multi-layered
review of complex survey instruments that meet established methodologies for
polling research.</p>
<p class="">3. Write sophisticated reports conveying the results of
these opinion surveys using a variety of word processing, statistical and
graphical programs. Reports, which are
usually between 15-20 pages in length, contain multiple tables/charts,
statistical analyses and interpretation of results. They are aimed at editors
of major media organizations and their reporters, and thus require concise and
direct methods of analysis and presentation.
In addition, these reports are widely circulated to the general public
and the professional community.</p>
<p class="">4. Translate research findings to journalists, foundation
executives and government decision-makers to ensure accurate interpretation of
survey results. Additionally, is expected to edit for accuracy and clarity
high-impact, high-visibility pieces written by journalists, which often reach
over one million readers and listeners. </p>
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<p class="">Please note this position has a term end date of
07/31/2017 with the possibility of renewal.</p>
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<p class="">Basic Qualifications</p>
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<p class="">Bachelors in Political Science, Social and Health Policy,
or a closely related field highly desired.
3+ years of related research experience required.</p>
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<p class="">Additional Qualifications</p>
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<p class="">MA/MS in Political Science, Social and Health Policy, or
a closely related field highly desired.
Advanced training in public opinion and survey research. Proven, strong written communications
skills. Must be well-organized with
willingness and ability to manage multiple project responsibilities
simultaneously. Ability to work
independently with minimal oversight, and also as an effective member of a
team.</p>
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