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Summary:

The Center for Public Health Law Research (CPHLR or Center) housed at Temple University's Beasley School of Law supports the widespread adoption of scientific tools and methods for mapping and evaluating the impact of law on health. The CPHLR team works by developing and teaching legal epidemiology methods; by researching laws and policies that influence health to support policy development and enactment; and by communicating and disseminating evidence to facilitate innovation. The Center is fully grant-funded by multiple sources. Current and past funders include the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the World Health Organization, the Legal Services Corporation, Vital Strategies, National Institutes of Health, Pew Charitable Trusts, the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, Society of Family Planning, Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, among others. Recent Center projects have covered a wide range of public health policy topics, including drug policy, reproductive and sexual health, housing, and preemption, which can be viewed on LawAtlas.org and PDAPS.org.

CPHLR is seeking applications for a cohort of Law and Policy Analysts. Law and Policy Analysts currently report to the Center's Research and Operations Director, while working closely with a dynamic team of lawyers and public policy professionals dedicated to using law to improve public health nationally and globally. Law and Policy Analysts will be primarily responsible for contributing to scientific legal mapping projects by researching and analyzing statutory and regulatory laws and policies across emerging public health topics. This role requires the demonstrated ability to work on complex research issues at multiple levels of governance and analyze research findings. This role also requires exceptional attention to detail, excellent research and writing skills, ability to handle multiple competing deadlines, the proven ability to analyze, synthesize and translate research findings, and the ability to contribute to publications and presentations on the Center's work. Training on the Center's legal mapping methods and coding software platform, MonQcle, will be provided to Law and Policy Analysts. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:

JD degree and at least 2 years of relevant post-graduate research experience. Experience in using legal research databases including Lexis, Westlaw, and HeinOnline. Experience reviewing and writing scholarly publications. Computer experience to include Excel, PowerPoint, Word, OneDrive Dropbox and web interfaces. Demonstrated experience making presentations to various size groups. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

* Excellent legal research and writing skills.

* Strong organizational skills.

* Ability to analyze and communicate research findings for diverse audiences.

* Ability to prioritize and meet shifting project deadlines with flexibility.

* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

* Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across multiple disciplines and sectors.

* Ability to problem solve analytically and think critically.

* Ability to maintain professionalism and respect towards others.

* Demonstrated understanding of how public health is affected by systemic racial, economic, and social inequities.

* Demonstrated commitment to advancing health equity.

* Ability to work with and adapt to new technologies.

Preferred:

* Grant writing experience

* Public health law experience

* 1+ years of public health law experience

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This is a Grant Funded Position

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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