graduate research assistant at Partner's Healthcare in Somerville, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Center for Advanced Medical Computing and Analysis (CAMCA) at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School seeks Graduate Research Assistants to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, the Graduate Research Assistant will work closely with researchers, including postdoctoral fellows and other research associates, under the supervision of Dr. Quanzheng Li. The aim of the project is to explore and implement techniques to improve healthcare processes, with an initial focus on radiological care.


The Graduate Research Assistant will assist in developing and analyzing data, create methods to improve system efficiency, and contribute to the creation of new approaches for delivering better healthcare services. This position provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in healthcare and is open to individuals with a background in operations research, data analysis, or other related fields.



Qualifications


Anticipated responsibilities include:


Attend and actively contribute to regular research group meetings, providing updates on progress, discussing challenges, and collaborating with team members on research strategies and findings. Conduct literature reviews to identify relevant research and technologies. Prepare and compose research presentations. Present findings at internal meetings, academic conferences, or other professional platforms. Conduct statistical analysis of various healthcare datasets, applying appropriate data analysis techniques to interpret and summarize research results. Collaborate with team members on experimental design and results interpretation.


Creative thinking, ability to work independently, a willingness to learn new software and skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks are expected. Priority goes to highly motivated and organized individuals, committed to doing impactful research, with great attention to detail.


Skills:



Requirements for research areas:



Familiarity with at least one of these subjects is required:

• Collection, cleaning, and organization of healthcare data, ensuring quality, privacy, and security.


• Basic understanding of healthcare systems and operations, particularly in areas like radiology or hospital operations is required.

Familiarity with at least one of these subjects is preferred:

• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., R, Python, MATLAB), optimization tools (e.g., Gurobi, PuLP), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is preferred.

Other requirements:

• Ability to develop strong collaborative relationships


• Strong work ethic and excellent organization skills


• Ability to write and review technical documents


• Strong critical thinking skills to identify issues, analyze problems, and propose effective solutions

Education:


Bachelor's Degree required. Must be in enrolled in a Master or Ph.D program.


Working Conditions:


Cubicle based working environment at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA. Access to desktop or laptop computer with relevant software, local area network for file storage and printer access, telephone services, and general office supplied as needed.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Physical Requirement




Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


399 Revolution Drive



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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