Research Scientist

Overview

The Schaeffer Center is seeking a Research Scientist
, who will work closely with the Co-Director of the Aging and Cognition Program to plan, design, and execute research projects in the areas of economics of aging, cognitive and functional health over the lifecourse, risk, care and economic outcomes of dementia, Parkinson’s disease and other neurological diseases.

This position is a one-year appointment with the possibility of renewal dependent on needs of the projects and the Research Scientist’s progress toward developing and securing external funding.

• Planning, designing, and conducting of highly specialized, technical, and complex research projects independently
• Contributing to the development of advanced concepts, techniques, and standards
• Identifying, researching, compiling, and evaluating data sources, background information and/or technology related to area of specialization
• Developing and applying dynamic microsimulation data programming skills
• Analyzing and evaluating survey and administration claims research data and providing interpretations requiring significant knowledge of a specialized area of research
• Developing data files and research documentation
• Writing papers and publishing study results
• Presenting at academic conferences
• Providing leadership, direction, and guidance to staff and/or student workers

Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate

5 years directly related education and experience in research specialization with highly advanced knowledge of equipment, procedures, analysis methods, principles, theories, and concepts. Must have demonstrated leadership in developing new ideas and ability to publish in academic outlets (i.e., first authored publications, conceptual leadership in the development of publications generated alone or with others, and/or writing of first drafts of publications and/or single authored publications).

The annual base salary range for this position is $117,128 - $132,000. 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.

Position is 100% FTE, grant funded. Hybrid work arrangement. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Since its establishment in 2009, the USC Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics has served as an intellectual hub for health policy and health economics research  Schaeffer Center’s mission is to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, and private and public sector engagement. The Center ranks 4th in the world in health economics, and is a trusted resource for Congress, federal agencies (including CMS, FDA, CBO, and NIH), and organizations such as the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine.

The Aging and Cognition Research Program at the Schaeffer Center brings together experts from across USC who are conducting research on the fiscal and health consequences of longevity and of an aging population.

The Schaeffer Center is a collaboration between the USC Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and the USC Price School of Public Policy, and it is a flagship program of the Leonard

D. Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy & Government Service.

The USC Schaeffer Institute develops evidence-based solutions to address the nation’s most pressing policy issues. It serves as a policy laboratory to develop and test ideas generated by the USC academic community, fosters civic engagement, and provides a forum to reach federal policymakers. Established by an historic gift from Leonard

D. Schaeffer in 2024, it houses three flagship programs: the USC Schaeffer…