The Ohio State Universitys College of Public Health is seeking a Health Policy Fellow to contribute to efforts to support health policy research and programming at the College of Public Health and to build interdisciplinary connections to other units on campus.
The Health Policy Fellow will work under the supervision of Professor Micah Berman and will have responsibilities that include (1) designing and coordinating educational events and programming, (2) developing applications for grants and other funding opportunities, and (3) supporting ongoing research projects and co-authoring reports and studies relating to health policy. The Fellow may also have the opportunity to teach an undergraduate course in the College of Public Health.
The selected candidate will work alongside a dynamic team of scholars, engage in innovative project development, and participate in boundary-spanning research activities.
Required Experience:
2 years of relevant experience required.
Desired Experience:
2-4 years of relevant experience preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of the public health system, the healthcare system, and health policy-making processes. Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings and to establish new partnerships.
As this is a new position, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Previous teaching experience and previous work in health policy is preferred but not required.
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
Desired Education:
Masters degree in a relevant field (MPH, MPA, or MHA) or law degree (JD).
The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.