Research Scientist in Global Health Economics for Pharmacy--Modeling

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 28 Feb 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department SOP-Practice Advancement-452500
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 12/20/2022
Application Deadline 02/28/2023
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Scientist in Global Health Economics for Pharmacy--Modeling
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number 20052567
Vacancy ID NF0006554
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent on Qualifications
Proposed Start Date 02/01/2023

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
The Global Health Economics for Pharmacy (GHEP) team in the Division of Practice Advancement and Clinical Experience (PACE) at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is seeking a Research Scientist to work on a health economics projects that entail model simulations. The Research Scientist will contribute to the building of new evidence on HPV vaccine communications, the economic impact of substandard and falsified medicines or the threat of online pharmacies with a focus on developing models and simulations. The work will make an economic case for investments in improving the quality of medications worldwide and increasing uptake of vaccinations to prevent illnesses and deaths. The modeling work may entail searching the literature for inputs and assumptions as well as coding in Python, NetLogo, R, SAS, or Stata. Interests and skills in model development as well as coding, statistical analysis or data visualization skills are highly valued.
One of the main projects will involve developing HPV microsimulation models that overlay interventions onto simulated populations reflecting patterns of baseline HPV vaccination, HPV transmission, and progression to HPV cancer to project the anticipated budget impact, cost-effectiveness, and population health outcomes of HPV vaccination interventions in rural and nonrural settings in the US. The project also aims to aid stakeholder implementation planning by developing a web-based interactive decision support tool illustrating the value of HPV vaccination interventions in rural and nonrural clinical settings.
The preferred candidate will bring the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to the position: interest in engaging in model development on a public health topic applied to developed and developing countries. Previous experience with coding, statistical analysis, or cost-effective analysis is strongly preferred. Must have interest in and understanding of economic research and/or health-related research. Strong interest in access to and use of medicines or vaccines a plus. Demonstrated interest and skills in researching and analyzing economic and/or health-related issues, including an ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information; Excellent written and oral communications skills. Demonstrated ability to produce thorough, clear, compelling, analytical narratives accessible to a range of audiences; Ability to develop and manage productive and collaborative relationships both internally and externally with global health partners. Brings demonstrated interest or experience working in global health; Ability to juggle multiple priorities, adjust to changing circumstances, organize time efficiently, and remain attentive to details. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Ability to respond quickly to requests.
Position will offer opportunities to become authors on peer-reviewed publications based upon their contributions and may involve travel to academic conferences. The position offers an opportunity to impact global health policies in areas of medication quality and vaccination. Further information on our work is available at: https://pharmacy.unc.edu/global-health-economics-pharmacy/
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The position requires a Master’s degree in public health or health economics with substantive classes or work experience in modeling or coding; or a computer science degree with some coursework in global health or health economics. At least 1 year of relevant research experience or equivalent. Knowledge and proficiency in Python, NetLogo, R, SAS, or Stata. Interests and skills in agent-based modeling, Markov modeling, decision tree, statistical analysis or data visualization skills are highly valued.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Research experience in public health.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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