U.S. Health Equity Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Harvard University - Boston, MA

Full-time - Entry Level

Boston, MA

Educational Services

About the position

The U.S. Health Equity Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Harvard University is a two-year fellowship aimed at early-career researchers focused on advancing health equity in the U.S. health care system. The position emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding and addressing the complex social, economic, and political factors that influence health care delivery, particularly in low-income settings. Fellows will design and conduct original research projects, supported by mentorship from faculty members, and will have opportunities for professional development and collaboration within the department.

Responsibilities

• Pursue an original research project to advance health equity in the U.S. health care system.
• Collaborate with community-based organizations and clinical partners for research.
• Engage with faculty and other researchers in departmental seminars and workshops.
• Work under the guidance of assigned mentors to develop research expertise.
• Participate in career-development activities at Harvard Medical School.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in a field related to social medicine or global health.
• Experience working in low-income communities.
• Knowledge of U.S. health care systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Intellectual curiosity and a capacity for independent research.
• Experience collaborating with local research partners in low-income communities.

Benefits

• Fellowship stipend
• Research funding
• Professional development funding