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Policy Research Intern (Unpaid)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
OnsiteInternship, Volunteer
Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center: A non-profit academic medical center providing clinical healthcare services.
College graduates or current graduate students in public health, public policy, or a related field. Previous research experience, strong writing skills, flexibility, and organization are required.
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Policy Research Intern (Unpaid)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Boston Medical Center
Boston Medical Center: A non-profit academic medical center providing comprehensive healthcare services.
College graduates or current graduate students in public health, public policy, or a related field; prior research experience, strong writing skills, flexibility, and organization required.
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Research Associate (Center for Social Policy)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
OnsitePart Time
University of Massachusetts
University of Massachusetts: Public university system providing higher education and research services.
3+ YOEMaster's degree required (PhD preferred), 3+ years leading social policy research, quantitative and qualitative methods, grant writing, IRB submissions, data cleaning/analysis, strong writing and presentation skills.
SPSS, STATA
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Policy Associate, ILH&PR
Chestnut Hill or Boston or United States
$64k-$80k/yr HybridFull Time
Boston College
Boston College: Private research university providing undergraduate and graduate academic programs.
Requires a J.D., master's, or relevant graduate degree; strong research, writing, communication, critical-thinking, citation, project-management, and policy analysis skills. Relevant policy experience preferred.
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Policy Manager
United States or Atlanta or Boston
$100k-$185k/yr RemoteFull Time
Flock Safety
Flock Safety: Sells AI-powered cameras and software for public safety surveillance.
Conduct precise legal research, legislative tracking, policy analysis, and review high-stakes communications; background in law or public policy and experience partnering cross-functionally preferred.
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Senior Policy Analyst (Fare) (Policy and Strategic Planning)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$74k-$88k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority: Operates public transportation services in the Greater Boston area.
4+ YOEBachelor's degree in a related quantitative or policy field and 4 years of quantitative analysis, research, or project management experience; advanced data analysis, visualization, modeling, and database skills required.
Microsoft Excel, SQL, R, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, GIS, Python, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, Microsoft Access
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Rhode Island Policy Advocate
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
$60k-$74k/yr HybridFull Time
Green Energy Consumers Alliance
Green Energy Consumers Alliance: Empowering communities to transition to zero-carbon energy choices.
Bachelor's or master's in environmental/energy/public policy preferred; knowledge of state energy policy; strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills; valid driver's license; proof of COVID-19 vaccination; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Suite
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Energy Policy Intern - Fall 2026 - UNPAID
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
HybridInternship, Part Time
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Providing public services and governance to the people of Massachusetts.
Part-time unpaid internship (22.5 hrs/week, 9/21/26–12/1/26). Supports EVICC and municipal data center planning, conducts policy research, develops communications, and provides administrative support. Preferred coursework in policy, environmental studies, or related fields.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook
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PRIN ECONOMIC & POLICY ANALYST
Providence, Rhode Island, United States
$106k-$121k/yr OnsiteFull Time
State of Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island: Provides government services and public administration for Rhode Island residents.
Master’s degree in public or business administration, economics, statistics, public policy, or related field, plus considerable professional policy and program analysis experience; statistical software proficiency required.
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Boston or California
$67k-$77k/yr FieldFull Time, Temporary
Boston College
Boston College: Private Jesuit research university providing undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Recently awarded Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate; conducts longitudinal research, completes interviews, publishes findings, and develops policy briefs.
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Research Scientist, The Project on Workforce
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
HybridFull Time, Temporary
Harvard University
Harvard University: Provides higher education and conducts advanced academic research.
3+ YOEPh.D. in education, economics, public policy, or related field; 3+ years of research experience; mixed-methods expertise; quantitative and qualitative analysis; and research team supervision.
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Health Policy Analyst, Provider Finance Pricing Team
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$63k-$121k/yr HybridFull Time
Center for Health Information and Analysis
Center for Health Information and Analysis: Analyzes health care data to improve system transparency and affordability.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in relevant quantitative/public policy field, strong data management and analysis skills using Excel and R, 2+ years professional experience (3+ preferred), knowledge of MA health system and financial analysis, strong communication.
Microsoft Excel, R
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Senior Technology and Public Policy
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States
$190k-$310k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Harvard University
Harvard University: Private Ivy League research university providing higher education.
Tenured faculty applicants need a doctorate or equivalent credential in a relevant field, interdisciplinary research capacity, and demonstrated public or policy engagement.
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Sr Research Program Manager
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
OnsiteFull Time
UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School: Public medical school providing education and biomedical research.
7+ YOEMaster's in health administration/public health/health policy, 7 years developing and managing multi-site research programs with project management, staff supervision, fiscal responsibility, and strong oral/written communication.
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Health Research Analyst (Quantitative Focus)
United States or Ann Arbor or Cambridge or Chicago or Princeton or Washington
$70k-$95k/yr HybridFull Time
Mathematica
Mathematica: An employee-owned research and consulting firm that uses data and evidence to improve policy and well-being.
Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, public policy, economics, statistics, or related field; quantitative research, study design, communication, organization, and project support skills required.
ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot
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Research Scientist, RL for Dexterous Manipulation, Atlas
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
$175k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics: Building advanced mobile robots for industrial and warehouse automation.
PhD in ML/Robotics or MS with 3+ years; first-author publications; experience in dexterous manipulation; VLA models or large-scale policies; PyTorch/JAX proficiency; capable of shipping research code.
PyTorch, JAX, reinforcement learning frameworks
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Research Assistant II
Winthrop or Boston
OnsiteFull Time
NeighborHealth
NeighborHealth: Provides community-based primary and emergency healthcare services.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree preferred in public health, natural or social science; 2 years' public health or health policy experience; data systems experience; basic SAS or R knowledge; strong communication and organizational skills.
REDCap, Tableau, SAS, R
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Client Policy Analyst - Compensation (remote)
New York or Phoenix or Houston or Edgewood or Pittsburgh or Newark or El Dorado Hills or Boston or Toronto or Chicago or Coppell
$80k-$90k/yr RemoteFull Time
Broadridge
BroadridgeNYSE: BR: Provides technology and infrastructure for global financial services.
2+ YOEBachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field; 2+ years executive compensation research; strong knowledge of US executive compensation and governance; analytical, written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate in a team.
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Lead Policy Forms Specialist (Open to Remote)
Madison or Boston
$99k-$167k/yr HybridFull Time
American Family Insurance
American Family Insurance: Provides diverse insurance products and comprehensive financial services.
Requires advanced compliance knowledge, experience implementing risk control programs, leading projects or people, process improvement, research, analysis, and stakeholder collaboration in insurance operations.
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Clinical Research Center Manager
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$108k-$158k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians: Physician-led group providing clinical care, research, and education.
NP or PA degree required, Massachusetts licensure required, leadership and supervisory experience in clinical research or diabetes care preferred, ability to manage operations, policy compliance, staff development, and regulatory oversight.
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