The Division of Health Policy and Economics of the Department of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City is recruiting a postdoctoral associate to conduct aging-related research. The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of Dr. Mark Unruh, associate professor. The ideal candidate will conduct quantitative research using large, health insurance claims-based analytic files. The Department has significant data resources, including a nationally representative sample of Medicare claims, experienced programmers who support data management, and a state-of-the-art computing environment.
The successful candidate will participate in health policy and economics research with a focus on two areas: (1) ownership structures of nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospices and the quality and cost of care; and (2) care transitions in post-acute and long-term care settings.
Weill Cornell offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, where personal and professional development are encouraged. The successful candidate has:
- A PhD in health services research, health economics, health policy, or a closely related field
- Experience conducting research using large administrative data such as insurance claims
- Strong econometric analysis skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Interest in aging research
The minimum salary established below per annum commensurate with qualifications experience: $75,812
Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full‐time employment not including bonuses, clinical incentive compensation, or benefits. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to internal equity, specialty, training, and hospital/community needs.
The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest highlighting their research interests and career goals, and a curriculum vitae to:
Mark A. Unruh, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Health Policy and Economics
Department of Population Health Sciences
Weill Cornell Medical College
mau2006@med.cornell.edu