Health and social policies shape population health and health equity in all times, and especially at a time of increased vulnerability to infectious disease, mental distress, and financial instability due to COVID-19. Dr. Julia Raifman is looking for a full time (40 hours/week) Research Fellow to lead a team of 20 students in developing the COVID-19 State Policy Database (www.tinyurl.com/statepolicies) and policy research stemming from the database. The Research Fellow will also contribute to research on PrEP implementation to prevent HIV among men who have sex with men and research on adolescent parental consent policies for sexual health care. The Research Fellow will have the opportunity to develop their own papers and grants on these topics and be encouraged to engage in professional development. The Research Fellow will have weekly check-in meetings with Dr. Raifman as well as attending a monthly seminar.

Applicants should be detail oriented, have strong scientific writing skills, and be interested in a research career.
Dr. Raifman's research is focused on equity. She is highly committed to supporting diversity in academia and encourages applicants who will contribute to the inclusive, equitable, and diverse environment at the Boston University School of Public Health.

Essential Functions
1. Manuscript writing and formatting (20%)
2. Project and volunteer management (20%)
3. Statistical analysis in support of research projects (20%)
4. Data collection or cleaning (20%)
5. Professional development and independently-led work (20%)