Postdoctoral Scholar - Health Policy & Economics Research

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service at the University of Southern California is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to sharpen analytical skills and advance research in health policy and health economics. The appointee will work closely with a primary mentor and collaborate with distinguished researchers.

Applicants should have experience analyzing health care claims data and applying causal inference methods.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate
• 0-1 years of experience commensurate with qualifications
• Experience analyzing administrative health care claims data
• Experience with CMS VRDC is preferred
• Experience with Medicaid claims data is desirable

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with USC faculty on health policy and health economics research
• Design and conduct highly technical research projects under supervision
• Contribute to planning and execution of data analyses

Skills

Administrative health care claims data

Causal inference methods

CMS VRDC experience

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

Tools

CMS VRDC

Medicaid data analysis

Job description

The Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service at the University of Southern California is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to sharpen analytical skills and advance research in health policy and health economics. The appointee will work closely with a primary mentor and collaborate with distinguished researchers.

Applicants should have experience analyzing health care claims data and applying causal inference methods.