Job Research Assistant, Health Care and Budget Policy

Research Assistant

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI) is seeking a full-time, in-person research assistant to work with our health policy experts. These experts study a wide variety of health policy issues including health care financing, delivery-system reform, and pharmaceutical regulation.

Responsibilities include supporting research by editing and contributing to scholarly papers, articles, op-eds, and books and creating and formatting charts, graphic displays, and tables. Non-research responsibilities involve coordinating events, assisting scholars with administrative tasks, and aiding in the promotion of AEI's health policy activities.

Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in health and public policy and experience with research.

AEI offers a stimulating and harmonious work environment and excellent benefits. Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, unofficial academic transcripts, and 500-word writing sample with their online application.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support research through data retrieval and analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews of various national and international publications.
• Edit and contribute to scholarly papers. Edit and draft articles and op-eds aimed at a more general audience.
• Monitor federal and state health policy changes and track emerging health care markets.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Summarize selected articles and reports.
• Create and format charts, graphic displays, and tables.
• Provide administrative support for scholars.
• Coordinate public and private events on behalf of scholars.
• Draft AEI's monthly health policy newsletter, Vital Signs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions at AEI

• The employee is regularly expected to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard. This job requires close-up vision for computer work.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• The employee must be able to work in a confined area.
• Moderate noise (e.g., from computers, phones, printers, and light traffic) is expected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities associated with this position.

Qualifications:

• 0 – 2 years of previous applicable full-time work experience; previous internship experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in economics, public health, public policy, political science, or a related field.
• Demonstrated interest in health policy, including past research or academic experiences.
• Proficiency in Excel in required; proficiency in Stata and R is preferred.
• An understanding of federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) and policymaking processes is preferred.