They are currently seeking candidates for research positions emphasizing technical skills. Candidates should have training in economics, sociology, math, psychology, statistics, or related field, and strong computer skills. They are seeking research assistants to participate in research on how the health system is changing and the effects of these changes on cost, quality, access, and service delivery. The Center is a non-partisan policy research organization funded exclusively by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. HSC's provides objective and timely insights on changes in the nation's health care system to inform public and private policymakers.
Research assistants participate in all phases of the research process.
From the development of analysis plans utilizing literature searches and writing literature reviews, working with programmers to generate data for analysis, and assisting research staff in analyzing data results and preparing the results for presentation and publication. This unique opportunity combines paid research assistantships with ongoing educational seminars. Successful applicants will work as a research assistant in one of the Federal Statistical agencies in the Washington, DC, area during the summer of 2001. This internship will let you learn how data gathered from households and economics units is used to track and identify trends. You will also attend advanced seminars in survey methodology and explore career options in survey research, which may include JPSM-sponsored graduate degree programs in survey methodology.