Postdoctoral Position in Pulmonary - Feldman Lab 2026-2027

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmaceutical Policy & Outcomes Lab at UCLA seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to advance research at the intersection of medicine, health policy, and law. Under the direction of Dr. William Feldman, you will contribute to ongoing projects and lead self-directed work in FDA regulation, pricing, IP, and real-world evidence.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in public health, an M.D., or a J.D., and have a strong biostatistics background with a record of publishing in high-impact journals.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in public health, an M.D., or a J.D., or equivalent.
• Background in basic biostatistics.
• Strong record of publishing in high-impact medical or health policy journals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing research and lead self-directed projects in FDA regulation, pricing, IP, and real-world evidence.
• Collaborate with team and manage data sources including FDA data and health datasets.

Skills

Biostatistics

Academic publishing

Education

PhD in Public Health

MD

JD

Job description

The Pharmaceutical Policy & Outcomes Lab at UCLA is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research fellow. The lab is directed by Dr. William Feldman, and focuses on research at the intersection of medicine, health policy, and law. Particular areas of interest include Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulation, pharmaceutical pricing, intellectual property, and real-world evidence. Postdoctoral fellows in the lab will contribute to ongoing research and lead self-directed projects in areas of overlapping interest. The lab relies on a range of data sources for different research projects, from publicly available FDA data to longitudinal health insurance claims datasets.

Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in public health, an M.D., a J.D., or equivalent. Competitive applicants will have a background in basic biostatistics and a track record of publishing in high-impact medical or health policy journals.

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Eligible candidates must have a Ph.D. in public health, an M.D., a J.D., or equivalent.