Health Policy Impact Lab: Flagship Initiatives

We are seeking an undergraduate Research Assistant to support some of the Lab’s flagship initiatives, including the 1% Steps for Health Care Reform Project and Just the Facts memo series. The Research Assistant will contribute to the production of policy-ready briefs and memos that translate rigorous academic research into actionable insights. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in health policy who are motivated to contribute to applied research, inform real-world decision-making, and develop skills at the intersection of economics, research, and policy.

Responsibilities may include:

• Conduct background research and literature reviews to inform the development of policy briefs and memos for the Lab’s flagship initiatives - 1% Steps for Health Care Reform Project and Just the Facts memo series.
• Analyze and summarize academic research and health policy reports to support synthesis of actionable, evidence-based insights.
• Assist in translating technical academic research into accessible materials tailored to policymakers, practitioners, and public audiences.
• Contribute to the drafting and editing of briefs and memos.
• Contribute to statistical analysis and the creation of clear, policy-relevant data tables and visualizations to support select briefs and memos.