Coordinator ; Research Program Coordinator

Job Summary

This position will support research by Prof. Mary Bassett within the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, focusing on the right to health. The role involves coordinating a research project that examines the right to health within the framework of international humanitarian law, particularly in contexts where attacks on healthcare facilities impede the enjoyment and full realization of this fundamental right.

• Research Development and Support
  • Support the development and refinement of research topics, questions, and thematic priorities related to the right to health in conflict settings and international humanitarian law.
  • Conduct background research and assist in synthesizing relevant literature, policy developments, and emerging debates.
  • Support the preparation and development of research outputs, including reports, policy briefs and academic publications.
• Project Coordination and Implementation
  • Coordinate the day‑to‑day planning and implementation of the research project, ensuring that activities advance according to agreed objectives, timelines, and priorities.
  • Track project milestones, deadlines, and deliverables, and maintain organized documentation of research activities and decisions.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth execution of project activities.
• Team Coordination and Communications
  • Facilitate communication and coordination across research team members, helping to ensure alignment, timely follow‑up, and steady progress across work streams.
  • Schedule meetings, prepare meeting notes, and monitor action items.
  • Serve as a central point of coordination for internal communications related to project activities.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Assist in stakeholder mapping and outreach to academic experts, practitioners, and relevant institutional partners.
  • Support relationship‑building and engagement efforts with academics, practitioners and organizations working on health, humanitarian law, and conflict‑related issues.
  • Help prepare briefing materials, correspondence, and other communications for external engagement.

• Appointment End Date:
  June 30, 2027
• Standard Hours/
  
  Schedule:
  
  17.5 hours per week
• Visa Sponsorship Information:
  Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Pre‑Employment Screening:
  Identity
• Work Format Details:
  This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some duties can be performed at a non‑Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department based on operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard‑designated location, hybrid employees must work in a Harvard‑registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts.
  
  Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location.
• Salary Grade and Ranges:
  This position is salary grade level 054. Harvard's Salary Ranges provide the corresponding salary range and related information.

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

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