Postdoctoral Position in Pulmonary - Feldman Lab 2026-2027

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmaceutical Policy & Outcomes Lab at UCLA is seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to advance research at the intersection of medicine, health policy, and law in Los Angeles. The successful candidate will contribute to ongoing projects and lead self-directed investigations.

Candidates should have a Ph.D. or equivalent and a strong background in biostatistics and scholarly publishing in health policy or medical journals.

Qualifications

• PhD in public health, MD, JD, or equivalent.
• Strong background in basic biostatistics and publishing in high-impact journals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing research at the lab.
• Lead self-directed projects in areas of overlapping interest.
• Work with varied data sources from FDA data to longitudinal health insurance claims datasets.

Skills

Biostatistics

Scholarly publishing

Education

PhD in public health, MD, or JD

Job description

Position overview

Salary range: See Table 23. A reasonable estimate for this position is $71,491-$85,736.

Application Window

Open date: October 15, 2026

Next review date: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Monday, Jan 4, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position 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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Qualifications

Basic qualifications

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

Preferred qualifications

A background in basic biostatistics and a track record of publishing in high-impact medical or health policy journals is preferred.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life‑saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education.

  The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows:

  Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles

  Expand our reach as a global university

  Enhance our research and creative activities

  Elevate how we teach

  Become a more effective institution

Reference requirements

None

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

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Job location

Los Angeles, CA