Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate; Schaeffer Center

Position: Postdoctoral Scholar - Research Associate (Schaeffer Center)

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 through formal and informal training and extensive collaboration with distinguished researchers.

Responsibilities

Serves as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies. Participates in planning, designing, and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. May or may not work independently.

Eligibility Criteria

Scholars who have completed a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline such as economics, public policy, health policy, statistics, medicine, or 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 the 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 and Duration

The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 – $100,000. 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, list of references, and contact information as a single combined PDF file. Python code samples may be requested during the interview process.

Final date to receive applications

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

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Equal

Opportunity Statement

USC is an equal opportunity 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. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law.

Reasonable Accommodations

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821‑8100, or by email uiries will be treated confidentially to the extent permitted by law.

Job REQ

Posted Date 11/10/2025

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