Public Health Fellow – Scientific Writer

Job Description 

 

The mission of the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is to work in partnership with communities to protect and promote the health and well-being of all Boston residents, especially those impacted by racism and systemic inequities. The BPHC envisions a thriving Boston where all residents live healthy, fulfilling lives free of racism, poverty, violence, and other systems of oppression. All residents will have equitable opportunities and resources, leading to optimal health and well-being. The BPHC sets an expectation that all staff and leadership commit, individually and as part of the BPHC team, to hold ourselves accountable to establishing a culture of antiracism and advance racial equity and justice through each of our bureaus, programs, and offices. 

 

We are seeking a Public Health Fellow to support an exceptional opportunity to work alongside leadership and to bridge the gap between complex scientific analysis and clear, impactful communication. This position is for a period of six months and is located within the Center for Public Health Science and Innovation. The Fellow will collaborate closely with leadership teams across the Commission to ensure crucial public health information is conveyed with clarity and precision.  

Reporting to the Director of Epidemiology and Evaluation this role ensures the accurate and accessible dissemination of research findings and technical information to diverse audiences, including stakeholders, academic peers, and the public. By employing expertise in research synthesis, manuscript development, and editorial precision, the position supports the creation of high-quality publications and reports that advance knowledge, inform policy, and contribute to evidence-based decision-making in public health. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in population health dynamics and social determinants of health. Competitive applicants will have superior writing skills, robust quantitative skills, and an aptitude for translational research in population health and social epidemiology.   

Essential Functions 

• Draft and submit well-crafted, high-quality manuscripts that meet publication requirements in peer-reviewed journals. 

• Lead and actively participate in the preparation of written reports and oral presentations summarizing data analysis results, including detailed description of statistical methods, detailed analysis of results, and synthesis of conclusions for internal and external meetings, scientific conferences, and academic journals. 

• Conduct critical literature review of epidemiological and surveillance studies for study design and publication efforts. 

• Collaborate with leadership to present study findings clearly and accurately. 

• Ensure adherence to submission guidelines for journals. 

• Support development of content for social media, newsletters, and web pages to communicate study outcomes to improve the visibility of research initiatives with measurable audience engagement across communication channels.  

• Create and support creation of visually engaging materials to simplify complex information for non-technical audiences. 

• Collaborate effectively in a team environment. 

• Keeps abreast of the latest statistical techniques