Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate

USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking a  motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join our health systems science research team.

The Gehr Center for Health Systems Science and Innovation focuses on building the research and evidence base for all patients to have equitable access to high-quality, evidenced-based health care. Our teams multidisciplinary approach incorporates multiple perspectives to (1) identify gaps in the evidence about what does or could work, from multiple perspectives; (2) apply our analytic skills and methods to obtain, synthesize, and interpret relevant data in creative ways, and share these innovations with others; (3) educate and mentor clinicians, students, community members, health care leaders, and each other about innovative ways to explore and address disparities in health care delivery to elevate these issues within the field of health services research; and (4) promote and advocate for evidence-based change generated by our research that is applicable and sustainable in the real world (i.e., implementation science), shifts policies and systems towards equity, and holds our health care delivery systems accountable for realizing their potential to improve the health of the many, not just the few. Some of our current areas of interest include the impact of immigration status on health care utilization and access to care in the public safety net, health equity impacts of telemedicine, and disparities in cancer treatment. The position is not for conducting clinical activities. The postdoc will work with faculty members across the Gehr Center on research and will be expected to work towards publication of manuscripts and to develop skills in grant writing.

Job Accountabilities include:

• Participates in planning, designing, and conducting highly research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.
• Identifies, researches, compiles, and evaluates data sources, background information related to the area of specialization.
• Contributes to the identification and development of new grant proposals.
• Analyzes and evaluates research data and provides interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research. Searches literature, utilizing all available resources including electronic, regarding new methodology.
• Contributes to the development of research documentation for publication and/or prepares technical reports, papers and/or records.

Additional Information:

Please submit a brief statement of interest, CV, contact information for at least 3 references, and two sample publications by email to Cameron Kaplan ([email protected]).

Rate Information:

This position will be Exempt and Fully  Remote.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $72,000.

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.

Other Information:

Preferred Education: PhD

Preferred Experience: Applicants must have graduated from a doctoral program with a focus on health policy, public health, economics, demography, sociology, public policy, or a similar discipline. Training in methods/statistics for qualitative or quantitative analysis in health systems science including expertise with claims or administrative data, and/or training in methods for implementation science.

Preferred Field of Expertise: Individuals with a focus on health care delivery in the safety net and/or racial health equity are especially encouraged to apply.

Percentage of Time: 100%

Fixed Term?   No

Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate within previous five years Minimum Experience: 0-1 year Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related education in research specialization with quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis methods. Preferred Education: Ph.D. in health policy, public health, sociology, economics, or related fields. Preferred Experience: Experience with health equity/disparities research. Preferred Field of Expertise: Publications in peer-reviewed journals in the same or related field.