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National Community Pharmacists Association

Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate (Schaeffer Center)

National Community Pharmacists Association, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Position Overview:

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.

Eligibility Criteria:

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. Scholars may be recent graduates or may have several years of research experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.

Compensation:

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Duration:

The fellowship provides a competitive stipend and other benefits for a 12-month fixed term, which may be renewed up to a maximum of two years. Hybrid work arrangement.

Application Process:

Please upload CV, cover letter, writing sample, one-page statement of research interest, and recent reference letter(s) as a single combined PDF file. Python code samples may be requested during the interview process.

Application Deadline:

Applications will be considered as they are received until the position(s) is filled.

USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.

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