Health Economics Senior Research Analyst

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University in Providence invites applications for the Health Economics Senior Research Analyst to join the Department of Health Services Policy & Practice. The role involves health services research, econometrics, and analyzing administrative data to inform policy and improve patient outcomes.

The position is hybrid eligible with a fixed-term end date of 2027-06-30. A Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of relevant experience are required; strong programming and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing regression-based analyses using statistical software.
• Training in econometrics and causal inference methods.
• Experience working with large, complex datasets.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and validate data.
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written and graphical form.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative analyses for center research projects.
• Design studies, construct databases, manage data, and run statistical analyses.
• Interpret and report results to researchers and stakeholders.

Skills

Regression analyses

Econometrics

Causal inference

Data management

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or quantitative field

Tools

R

Stata

SAS

Job description

Health Economics Senior Research Analyst

Brown University

Job Description

The Health Economics Senior Research Analyst at the School ofPublic Health's Department of Health Services Policy & Practicejoins a vibrant team supporting the activities of the Departmentand its research centers. The role is involved in health servicesand economics research to better understand and develop policiesthat will lower spending growth, improve patient outcomes, anddrive structural change in U.S. health care delivery. Core topicareas include payment reform, long term care, the evolvinglandscape of Medicare and Medicare Advantage, commercial pricegrowth, health care market structures including the impacts ofconsolidation and private equity ownership, and state efforts toaddress affordability and value.

The analyst will perform quantitative analyses for various centerresearch projects. The analyst will use technical skills to helpresearchers design studies, construct databases, manage data,perform statistical programming and analysis, and interpret andreport results. Much of the work will involve secondary dataanalysis of various administrative datasets including health careclaims. The Health Economics Senior Research Analyst will workcollaboratively with faculty-led teams in a dynamic environmentthat encourages independent thinking, problem solving, andcollegiality.

This position is Hybrid Eligible.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal backgroundcheck and education verification that are satisfactory to BrownUniversity.

This is a fixed term position with a current end date of 06/30/2027which may be extended based upon available funding.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience. Degrees in economics,applied economics, or closely related quantitative fields arestrongly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience implementing regression-based analysesusing statistical software
• Training in econometrics and causal inference methodsExperience working with large, complex datasets
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and validatedata
• Ability to communicate technical results clearly in written andgraphical form

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with administrative health care data (e.g.,Medicare claims, commercial claims, or electronic healthrecords)
• Prior experience as a research assistant or in a policyresearch environment
• Familiarity with the U.S. health care system and health policytopics

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working atBrown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-08-19

Job Posting Title

Health Economics Senior Research Analyst

Department

Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Hybrid

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position WorkLocation for each position determines the approved modalityof work. Positions are classified based on the operational andbusiness needs of the department and may be designated as on-site,hybrid, or remote.

Employees with a designated position work location as remote mustreside and perform their work in a state where Brown University isregistered to do business. Brown University is a registeredemployer in the following states: Rhode Island, California,Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York,New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C.

Please note that to be considered for a staff position at BrownUniversity, you must submit a separate application for eachposition you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewedonly for the specific position to which they are submitted and arenot automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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