Current job opportunities at PORTAL are listed below. Please note the application deadline for each opportunity. For all other inquiries regarding potential research opportunities available at PORTAL, please use our Contact Form.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Law and Policy Research
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The Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) in the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics within the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School invites applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Law and Policy Research.
Fellowship Details
The PORTAL Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Law and Policy is a paid research fellowship designed to prepare talented scholars for careers in law, public policy, or public health, with a specific focus on prescription medication use, regulation, and affordability. Previous fellows have been successful in transitioning to jobs in academia, government, and private practice.
Fellows are expected to design, conduct, publish, and present original research during their fellowship term. Topics include FDA drug or device regulation; intellectual property relating to prescription drugs; ethical issues in medical product markets; therapeutic comparative and cost-effectiveness research; prescription drug coverage and access; health insurance design and care delivery related to prescription drugs; evidence-based prescribing; and competition in the pharmaceutical market.
During the fellowship, fellows will receive close mentorship from our faculty and have the opportunity interact with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. Fellow-led PORTAL research is also routinely cited in the media and by policymakers, providing additional career development opportunities.
This position is benefits-eligible, with an annual salary usually in the range of $70,000-$80,000 based on post-graduate year and experience, per the FY26 Mass General Brigham Research Fellow Salary Scale
Qualifications
Applications are invited from researchers with doctoral degrees (PhD, JD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) or who will complete such training by September 1, 2026. Fellowship start date and length will vary depending on the candidate (1-year minimum, typically 2 years). For international applicants, visa sponsorship may be available. Fellows are expected to live in the Boston area for the duration of the fellowship.
To apply, please submit the following materials via the linked application form by 11:59pm ET on December 15, 2025:
Applications received after the December 15, 2025 deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, but are not guaranteed review. Select candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps after the submission deadline. Please contact Matt Martin with any questions.
Fellowship Details
The PORTAL Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Law and Policy is a paid research fellowship designed to prepare talented scholars for careers in law, public policy, or public health, with a specific focus on prescription medication use, regulation, and affordability. Previous fellows have been successful in transitioning to jobs in academia, government, and private practice.
Fellows are expected to design, conduct, publish, and present original research during their fellowship term. Topics include FDA drug or device regulation; intellectual property relating to prescription drugs; ethical issues in medical product markets; therapeutic comparative and cost-effectiveness research; prescription drug coverage and access; health insurance design and care delivery related to prescription drugs; evidence-based prescribing; and competition in the pharmaceutical market.
During the fellowship, fellows will receive close mentorship from our faculty and have the opportunity interact with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. Fellow-led PORTAL research is also routinely cited in the media and by policymakers, providing additional career development opportunities.
This position is benefits-eligible, with an annual salary usually in the range of $70,000-$80,000 based on post-graduate year and experience, per the FY26 Mass General Brigham Research Fellow Salary Scale
Qualifications
Applications are invited from researchers with doctoral degrees (PhD, JD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) or who will complete such training by September 1, 2026. Fellowship start date and length will vary depending on the candidate (1-year minimum, typically 2 years). For international applicants, visa sponsorship may be available. Fellows are expected to live in the Boston area for the duration of the fellowship.
To apply, please submit the following materials via the linked application form by 11:59pm ET on December 15, 2025:
- a cover letter describing your past work, ideas for research you’d like to do in the fellowship, and career goals;
- a CV; and,
- a writing sample, such as a published paper you took the lead in writing or an excerpt from a course assignment.
Applications received after the December 15, 2025 deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, but are not guaranteed review. Select candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps after the submission deadline. Please contact Matt Martin with any questions.
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Physician Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research
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The Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) in the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics within the Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School invites applications for its Physician Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research.
Fellowship Details
The PORTAL Physician Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research is a 2-year paid research fellowship designed to prepare talented physicians for careers in academic medicine, with a specific focus on prescription medication use, regulation, and affordability. Fellows are expected to design, conduct, publish, and present original research during their fellowship term. Topics include changes in the use and/or cost of prescription drugs; comparative and cost-effectiveness research; drug and device safety; prescription drug coverage and access; and the evaluation of programs to improve evidence-based prescribing.
During the fellowship, physicians will receive close mentorship from our faculty and have the opportunity interact with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. Fellow-led PORTAL research is also routinely cited in the media and by policymakers, providing additional career development opportunities.
Fellows are expected to allocate a portion of their time to clinical work at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, depending on position availability. This position is benefits-eligible, with an annual salary based on the Mass General Brigham Salary Scale for Clinical Fellows.
Qualifications
Applications are invited from clinicians who have completed a residency program or who will complete such training by September 2026. Clinicians trained outside the US are welcome to apply, provided they are licensed to practice in the US. Fellows are expected to live in the Boston area for the duration of the fellowship.
To apply, please submit the following materials via the linked application form by 11:59pm ET on December 15, 2025:
Applications received after the December 15, 2025 deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, but are not guaranteed review. Select candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps after the submission deadline. Please contact Matt Martin with any questions.
Fellowship Details
The PORTAL Physician Fellowship in Pharmaceutical Health Services Research is a 2-year paid research fellowship designed to prepare talented physicians for careers in academic medicine, with a specific focus on prescription medication use, regulation, and affordability. Fellows are expected to design, conduct, publish, and present original research during their fellowship term. Topics include changes in the use and/or cost of prescription drugs; comparative and cost-effectiveness research; drug and device safety; prescription drug coverage and access; and the evaluation of programs to improve evidence-based prescribing.
During the fellowship, physicians will receive close mentorship from our faculty and have the opportunity interact with policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders. Fellow-led PORTAL research is also routinely cited in the media and by policymakers, providing additional career development opportunities.
Fellows are expected to allocate a portion of their time to clinical work at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, depending on position availability. This position is benefits-eligible, with an annual salary based on the Mass General Brigham Salary Scale for Clinical Fellows.
Qualifications
Applications are invited from clinicians who have completed a residency program or who will complete such training by September 2026. Clinicians trained outside the US are welcome to apply, provided they are licensed to practice in the US. Fellows are expected to live in the Boston area for the duration of the fellowship.
To apply, please submit the following materials via the linked application form by 11:59pm ET on December 15, 2025:
- a cover letter describing your past work, ideas for research you’d like to do in the fellowship, and career goals;
- a CV; and
- a writing sample, such as a published paper you took the lead in writing or an excerpt from a course assignment.
Applications received after the December 15, 2025 deadline will be considered on a rolling basis, but are not guaranteed review. Select candidates will be contacted regarding the next steps after the submission deadline. Please contact Matt Martin with any questions.
Research Assistants
The Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) in the Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics, Department of Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School recruits research assistants to support empirical research at the intersection of pharmaceutical use, regulation, and economics
PORTAL research assistants work under the direction of our faculty and postdoctoral research fellows. Job responsibilities include data collection, data analysis, and supporting the writing or editing of empirical research studies for publication in peer-reviewed medical and health policy journals. Research assistants may also be asked to support faculty members with writing and submitting grants, presenting and disseminating research, fulfilling requests from policymakers, and other administrative tasks.
This paid position exposes new college graduates unparalleled exposure to the intersection between medicine, law, and health policy, offering significant work experience and built-in support for graduate school applications. In addition, our faculty members are dedicated to supporting research assistants as they take the next steps in their careers, and PORTAL alumni have gone on to have successful careers in medicine, public health, public policy, law, and more.
We are not currently accepting applications for research assistants. Please check back later for updates.
PORTAL research assistants work under the direction of our faculty and postdoctoral research fellows. Job responsibilities include data collection, data analysis, and supporting the writing or editing of empirical research studies for publication in peer-reviewed medical and health policy journals. Research assistants may also be asked to support faculty members with writing and submitting grants, presenting and disseminating research, fulfilling requests from policymakers, and other administrative tasks.
This paid position exposes new college graduates unparalleled exposure to the intersection between medicine, law, and health policy, offering significant work experience and built-in support for graduate school applications. In addition, our faculty members are dedicated to supporting research assistants as they take the next steps in their careers, and PORTAL alumni have gone on to have successful careers in medicine, public health, public policy, law, and more.
We are not currently accepting applications for research assistants. Please check back later for updates.
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Program On Regulation, Therapeutics And Law (PORTAL)
Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics 1620 Tremont Street, Suite 3030 Boston, MA 02120 |