**Who We Are** Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone. Our culture revolves around being a community of care and having shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions. We’ve had a long-standing commitment to inclusion and equal healthcare access and outcomes, regardless of background; it’s at the core of who we are. We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all of our colleagues, which helps us to provide service with empathy and better understand and meet the needs of the communities where we serve, live, and work. We enjoy the important work we do every day in service to our members, partners, colleagues and communities. Learn more about who we are at Point32Health (https://www.point32health.org/) . **Job Summary** Are you interested in becoming part of a dynamic team that is looking to innovate and improve? Would you like to work for a company that has been rated by the BBJ (15+yrs) as one of the best places to work? Do you want to be part of a company that is committed to giving back to the community? We are seeking qualified and highly motivated individuals for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the area of nutrition policy evaluation. Fellows will be based in the Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care. They will work directly with Dr. Joshua Petimar & Dr. Jason Block and their teams on evaluating the impact of nutrition policy interventions in the retail food environment. Drs. Petimar & Block have NIH-funded projects investigating 1) the nutritional effects of pandemic-era changes to food assistance programs (SNAP & WIC) and 2) the impact of nutrition labeling interventions in supermarkets. Fellows will be responsible for research activities such as developing analysis proposals, conducting data analysis, presenting at scientific meetings, and writing manuscripts. There will also be opportunities to develop new projects including through grant writing. Applicants should have the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The length of the fellowship will last a minimum of one year and may be renewed thereafter. The Department, School, and University provide a vibrant, interdisciplinary research environment along with a wealth of resources to build a career. Fellows can take advantage of training, education, and mentorship opportunities at partner institutions including the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Mass General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Fenway Health. Fellows can also join the Harvard SOGIE Health Equity Research Collaborative. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING • Working with large datasets of supermarket sales and employing quasi-experimental methods (e.g., interrupted time series, difference-in-differences) to evaluate changes in grocery purchasing patterns in response to nutrition policy interventions • Working with the study team to develop analytic plans and conduct analyses • Reporting results at scientific conferences and disseminating findings in peer-reviewed publications • Working closely with DPM faculty mentor(s) to monitor progress and resolve questions or issues that arise during the course of the research WHAT YOU NEED: • PhD in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, health policy, or a related field • Proficiency in at least 1 statistical software package, such as SAS, Stata, or R • Comfort working with large datasets • Ability to learn techniques for analyzing complex data • Proven record of scientific publications and research excellence • Previous experience with quasi-experimental study designs is desirable WHAT MAKES US STAND OUT • Work-Life-Flexibility • Paid volunteer time off (up to 3 days annually) • Educational Reimbursement Working Environment Standard office working environment. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity Point32Health is committed to making diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and health equity part of everything we do—from product design to the workforce driving that innovation. Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) and Health Equity team's strategy is deeply connected to our core values and will evolve as the changing nature of work shifts. Programming, events, and an inclusion infrastructure play a role in how we spread cultural awareness, train people leaders on engaging with their teams and provide parameters on how to recruit and retain talented and dynamic talent. We welcome all applicants and qualified individuals, who will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. **Job Description** + Working with large datasets of supermarket sales and employing quasi-experimental methods (e.g., interrupted time series, difference-in-differences) to evaluate changes in grocery purchasing patterns in response to nutrition policy interventions + Working with the study team to develop analytic plans and conduct analyses + Reporting results at scientific conferences and disseminating findings in peer-reviewed publications + Working closely with DPM faculty mentor(s) to monitor progress and resolve questions or issues that arise during the course of the research Additional Job Description: + PhD in nutrition, epidemiology, public health, health policy, or a related field + Proficiency in at least 1 statistical software package, such as SAS, Stata, or R + Comfort working with large datasets + Ability to learn techniques for analyzing complex data + Proven record of scientific publications and research excellence + Previous experience with quasi-experimental study designs is desirable **Compensation & Total Rewards Overview** As part of our comprehensive total rewards program, colleagues are also eligible for variable pay. Eligibility for any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits remains in the Company's sole discretion and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. Point32Health offers their Colleagues a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which currently includes: + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Retirement plans + Paid time off + Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options + Tuition program + Well-being benefits + Full suite of benefits to support career development, individual & family health, and financial health For more details on our total rewards programs, visit https://www.point32health.org/careers/benefits/ **We welcome all** All applicants are welcome and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. **Scam Alert** : Point32Health has recently become aware of job posting scams where unauthorized individuals posing as Point32Health recruiters have placed job advertisements and reached out to potential candidates. These advertisements or individuals may ask the applicant to make a payment. Point32Health would never ask an applicant to make a payment related to a job application or job offer, or to pay for workplace equipment. If you have any concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting or recruiting contact, you may contact TA_operations@point32health.org Point32Health is a leading not-for-profit health and well-being organization dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare. Serving nearly 2 million members, Point32Health builds on the legacy of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan to provide access to care and empower healthier lives for everyone. Our culture revolves around being a community of care and shared values that guide our behaviors and decisions. We’ve had a long-standing commitment to inclusion and equal healthcare access and outcomes, regardless of background; it’s at the core of who we are. We value the rich mix of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of all of our colleagues, which helps us to provide service with empathy and better understand and meet the needs of the communities where we serve, live, and work.