Research Associate

16-Apr-2024

The Research Associate supports a multi-year research project of the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability (IARA) Project at Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation. The Research Associate is a key member of the team investigating the archives of the American Medical Association (AMA) for race-related historical harms to understand their linkages to AMA practices. They contribute to research briefs to help dismantle systemic health inequities and create a compendium of institutional historical harms to enrich understanding in medical science. 

Candidates must demonstrate experience with archival research, social science, or historical methods, familiarity with racial justice or racial equity, and a willingness to approach problems with creativity and collaboration. The Ash Center is a global and values-driven community that believes diverse perspectives are paramount to better understanding and addressing real-world problems. In fostering an environment of rigor, curiosity, and integrity, we value and respect different opinions, lived experiences, and diverse research and policy areas and approaches. We actively seek candidates who share our commitment and values.

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