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Associate Specialist (Data Scientist) in Health Economics/Health Policy – Program in Public Health

Salary range: The salary range for this position is $73,000 - $85,000. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and/or step at appointment.

APPLICATION WINDOW
Open date: TBD

Full consideration date: Monday January 22, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Monday June 3, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the full consideration date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Dr. Brandy Lipton is seeking applications for an Associate Specialist/Data Scientist to join the Department of Health, Society, and Behavior within the University of California, Irvine’s Program in Public Health. The Associate Specialist would work closely with Dr. Lipton on a variety of projects that examine the effects of public policies on population health and well-being using quasi-experimental research methods. This position is funded by grants from the National Institutes of Health.

Background: The Associate Specialist will be expected to contribute to research examining the impacts of state-level Medicaid policies using a variety of survey and administrative data sources (e.g., Medicaid claims data). Candidates for this position should have experience in working with large datasets including data cleaning, coding, and statistical analysis. There will be opportunities to collaborate on manuscripts intended for publication in high-impact policy, economics, and medical journals. The start date for the appointment is negotiable but is anticipated to be in Spring or Summer 2024. The position is contingent on funding availability but is intended to be a long-term role. Remote work is possible and negotiable, but some in-person presence is strongly preferred.

Specific Duties:

-Assist with data cleaning, coding, and statistical analysis in Stata or other statistical programs using large micro-level and population-level datasets.

-Perform bivariate and multivariate analyses

-Prepare tables of descriptive statistics and publication-quality figures

-Attend regular project meetings and effectively communicate statistical results

-Contribute to grant and manuscript development

-Contribute to applications for restricted datasets

-Contribute to Institutional Review Board protocols

-Assist in compiling and analyzing state-level policies, including conducting searches on the WestLaw legal database

-Work closely with junior student team members to improve research products

-Provide citation management, proofreading, code review, and presentation development on an as-needed basis

Required Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in economics, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Health, or other related social, behavioral, or population science field

-Project management skills

-Strong quantitative data analysis skills

-Fluency in Stata, SAS, or R

Preferred Qualifications (not required):
-PhD degree in Economics, Health Policy, Public Policy, Public Health, or other related social, behavioral, or population science health field

-Experience in analyzing Medicaid claims data is a strong plus

-Familiarity with quasi-experimental research methods

-Fluency in Stata

-Background in US Health Policy including the Medicaid program

Program: https://publichealth.uci.edu/

Department: https://publichealth.uci.edu/departments/department-of-health-society-behavior/

Application Process:
Applicants should apply online: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08759. Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the required documents (see below).

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
-Document requirements

-Cover Letter

-Curriculum Vitae or Resume

-Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement – Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI’s Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement. (Optional)

-Writing Sample (publication, Master’s thesis, or dissertation chapter) (Optional)

-Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Discrimination Declaration Form – All applicants of academic positions at the University of California, Irvine must download, complete, sign, and upload the following form with their application: Sexual Misconduct, Harassment and Discrimination Declaration Form.

Reference Requirements
-3 required (contact information only)

Provide contact information for three professional references. References will not be contacted during the initial review stage. Applicants will be notified before references are contacted.

Please direct inquiries to Dr. Brandy Lipton (blipton@uci.edu).

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF08759

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.