Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate - Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Utilization Research

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is located in the heart of downtown L.A. and is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate-Pharmacoepidemiology & Drug Utilization Research. This position is with a newly established Program on Medicines and Public Health. This position is available for 1-year and renewable contingent on successful progress and available funding. The University of Southern California offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short and long term disability insurance

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a doctoral degree in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, health policy or health services research. One to three years of experience is preferred in health care research, industry, consulting, government, or an academic environment. 
• Prior experience with advanced pharmacoepidemiologic methods and/or geospatial methods is desired.
• Prior experience working with and analyzing large databases (administrative claims healthcare data, electronic health records in particular) using R, SAS and/or STATA statistical software is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a compelling publication record, evidence of substantial research productivity, and ability to successfully communicate scientific information.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position is expected to start in Fall 2023, though specific dates are negotiable.

Interested candidates should submit a CV, short cover letter describing your research interests and fit, and contact information for 2-3 references.

The annual base salary range for this position is $64,480 - $75,000. 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.

Qualifications • Applicants must have a doctoral degree in pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, health policy or health services research. One to three years of experience is preferred in health care research, industry, consulting, government, or an academic environment. • Prior experience with advanced pharmacoepidemiologic methods and/or geospatial methods is desired. • Prior experience working with and analyzing large databases (administrative claims healthcare data, electronic health records in particular) using R, SAS and/or STATA statistical software is preferred. • Preference will be given to candidates with a compelling publication record, evidence of substantial research productivity, and ability to successfully communicate scientific information.