The Division of Health Policy and Economics in the Department of Population Health Sciences at Weill Cornell Medicine is recruiting a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct research on the organization, financing, and regulation of health care markets in the United States. The postdoctoral associate will work under the supervision of Robert Tyler Braun, PhD, Assistant Professor, and collaborate closely with the Health Economics, Financing, and Transparency Initiative (HEFTI).
Dr. Braun’s research program examines how ownership structures, consolidation, and vertical integration reshape health care delivery systems. Drawing on insights from health economics, industrial organization, organizational economics, and health services research this work studies how institutional investment, corporate consolidation, and complex ownership networks influence provider behavior, quality of care, and health system spending. Current projects examine ownership and market structure in nursing homes, home health agencies, and hospices, as well as vertical integration across insurers, physician groups, and health systems, including the growing integration of insurers and physician organizations.
The postdoctoral associate will contribute to several ongoing research projects focused on ownership transparency, market structure, and regulatory oversight in post-acute and long-term care sectors. These projects involve the use of large administrative and regulatory datasets—including Medicare claims, cost reports, and newly assembled ownership datasets—as well as novel data infrastructure developed through HEFTI. Many projects also incorporate network-based approaches to studying ownership and organizational relationships across health care markets.
The postdoctoral associate will collaborate with state partners and policymakers on research examining enforcement and regulatory oversight in nursing home markets. In addition to contributing to ongoing projects, the postdoctoral associate will assist with the preparation and submission of research grants and will be encouraged to develop independent research projects and pursue external funding to support their transition to an independent research career.
The postdoctoral associate will collaborate with state partners and policymakers on research examining enforcement and regulatory oversight in nursing home markets. In addition to contributing to ongoing projects, the postdoctoral associate will assist with the preparation and submission of research grants and will be encouraged to develop independent research projects and pursue external funding to support their transition to an independent research career.
Weill Cornell Medicine offers a vibrant and collaborative research environment with extensive data resources, including nationally representative Medicare claims data, experienced programming staff supporting data management, and a state-of-the-art computing environment. HEFTI maintains strong connections with policymakers and regulatory agencies at the state and federal levels, providing opportunities for research that directly informs health policy.
Responsibilities include:
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Conducting quantitative research on ownership, consolidation, and vertical integration in health care markets
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Contributing to HEFTI research projects examining ownership transparency, financial incentives, and regulatory oversight in nursing homes, hospices, and home health agencies
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Conducting research on vertical integration in physician markets, including the integration of insurers and physician groups
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Collaborating with state agencies and policymakers on research related to enforcement and regulation in nursing home markets
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Assisting with the preparation and submission of research grants
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Developing independent research projects and pursuing external funding to support career development
Qualifications
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PhD in health economics, health policy, economics, health services research, or a closely related field
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Experience working with large administrative datasets (e.g., Medicare claims, cost reports, or other health system data)
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Strong econometric and quantitative analysis skills
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Experience with social network analysis or network-based methods is a plus
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
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Interest in aging, post-acute and long-term care, and the organization of health care markets
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.
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, along with a curriculum vitae to:
Robert Tyler Braun, PhD
Assistant Professor
Division of Health Policy and Economics
Department of Population Health Sciences
Weill Cornell Medicine