Research Assistant, Health Policy Studies
American Enterprise Institute, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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.
Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in health and public policy and experience with research.
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, unofficial academic transcripts, and a 500‑word writing sample with their online application.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Support research through data retrieval and analysis.
Conduct literature reviews of various national and international publications.
Edit and contribute to scholarly papers 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 required; proficiency in Stata and R preferred.
Understanding of federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) and policymaking processes is preferred.
Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays), 12 days of paid sick leave, paid family leave, medical and dental coverage, a health savings account, a medical and dependent care flexible spending account, a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200, life and disability insurance at no cost to employees, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a contribution from AEI. For more information, see the full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities, a candidate’s full‑time, applicable work experience, key skills and qualifications, and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full‑time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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Applicants should have a demonstrated interest in health and public policy and experience with research.
Interested candidates should submit their resume, cover letter, unofficial academic transcripts, and a 500‑word writing sample with their online application.
Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Support research through data retrieval and analysis.
Conduct literature reviews of various national and international publications.
Edit and contribute to scholarly papers 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 required; proficiency in Stata and R preferred.
Understanding of federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) and policymaking processes is preferred.
Benefits
AEI offers generous benefits, including 18 days of paid leave (15 days of paid annual leave and three personal days or floating holidays), 12 days of paid sick leave, paid family leave, medical and dental coverage, a health savings account, a medical and dependent care flexible spending account, a tuition assistance program of up to $5,200, life and disability insurance at no cost to employees, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a contribution from AEI. For more information, see the full summary of our benefits at https://www.aei.org/jobs/benefits/.
Compensation is based on a number of factors, including the position’s scope and responsibilities, a candidate’s full‑time, applicable work experience, key skills and qualifications, and internal and external market considerations. The salary range for this full‑time, exempt position is $50,000–$54,000. Salary is just one component of AEI’s total compensation package for employees.
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