Senior Research Scientist

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Senior Research Scientist – Brown University

Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world. Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more.

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The Research Scientist in the Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice within the School of Public Health is responsible for leading and contributing to projects at a research center focused on understanding and developing policies that increase affordability and value in U.S. healthcare. The incumbent will devise, formulate, and execute investigative protocols and disseminate their insights through the publishing of findings in authoritative publications and documents.

This work will address knowledge gaps as to what policies work best to reduce healthcare costs, enhance patient well-being, and drive structural change in U.S. health care delivery. Core topic areas include payment reform, the evolving landscape of Medicare and Medicare Advantage, commercial price growth, health care market structures including the impacts of consolidation and private equity ownership, and state efforts to address affordability and value.

• Post‑Doctoral Degree and 7–10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience leading research agendas and mentoring junior researchers.
• Track record of co‑/lead authorship of published work.
• Expertise in use and analysis of large datasets.

• Top‑level experience and expertise in experimental design, statistical programming, research methods, and data analysis.
• Proficiency and demonstrated experience in qualitative research and quasi‑experimental designs.
• Proficiency with open science frameworks, including understanding the need for registration of pre‑analysis plans.
• Expertise in at least one or two statistical programming languages such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, or similar.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to work under short deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop and maintain relationships with a diverse range of partners and oversee paid contractors.
• Excellent technical skills and the ability to work independently in technical areas.
• Ability to develop and expand new areas of research; must understand the purpose and reactions constituting the experiments being performed.
• Ability to independently conduct experiments and deviate from protocols when necessary.
• Understanding of general goals and objectives of experiments.
• Ability to accurately write, document, and report experimental data.
• Must be observant, self‑motivated, capable of critical thinking, problem‑solving, and effective time management.

This position is eligible for hybrid work. All offers of employment are contingent upon a criminal background check and education verification that are satisfactory to Brown University. This is a fixed‑term position with a current end date of 12/31/2026 which may be extended based upon available funding.

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance.

The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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