Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate (Schaeffer Center)
About The Position
The University of Southern California's Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics is accepting applications for one or more Postdoctoral Fellowships in health policy and health economics. The fellowship allows scholars to sharpen their analytical skills and advance their research agendas in the fields of health policy and health economics through formal and informal training and extensive collaboration with distinguished researchers. Postdoctoral scholars at the Schaeffer Center collaborate with our outstanding USC faculty on research to advance the Center's mission and the career of the scholar. Each scholar works closely with a primary mentor. Protected time to finish outside projects is often available. Prior fellows have gone on to positions in government, nonprofits, industry and academia, including the University of Southern California. The application process is highly competitive and will emphasize research potential. Postdoctoral Scholars have been mentored by Jennifer Ailshire, Wandi Bruine de Bruin, Ritika Chaturvedi, Eileen Crimmins, Dana Goldman, Mireille Jacobson, Geoffrey Joyce, Daniel McFadden, Dima Qato, Rema Raman, Rosalie Pacula, John Romley, Victoria Shier, Erin Trish, Bryan Tysinger and Julie Zissimopoulos. Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently. The mission of the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and Economics is to measurably improve value in health through evidence based policy solutions, research excellence, transformative education, and private and public sector engagement. With its extraordinary breadth and depth of expertise, the Schaeffer Center will have a vital impact on the transformation of healthcare. The Schaeffer Center is the result of a unique collaboration between the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy and School of Pharmacy. The Schaeffer Center is codirected by Dr. Dana Goldman and Dr. Erin Trish. Dr. Erin Duffy is the director of the Schaeffer Center's research training. Scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as economics, public policy, health policy, statistics, medicine, and psychology, are invited to apply.
Requirements
- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in a relevant discipline within previous five years
- Experience: 0-1 year
- Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures and analysis methods.
Nice To Haves
- Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.
Responsibilities
- Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies.
- Participates in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor.
- May or may not work independently.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
