The postdoctoral associate will engage in mentored research in population data-driven health services and policy research aimed at improving access to, outcomes of, and equity in evidence-based treatments for people who use drugs, cancer- and non-cancer- related chronic pain, and mental health and other co-existing conditions. This position will be supported by several recently awarded NIH grants, a strong and growing portfolio of research in these intersecting areas, and a rich collection of population claims and EHR data and strong data infrastructure at the Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Cornell Medicine.
The postdoctoral associate will be supervised by and receive primary mentorship from Dr. Yuhua Bao, Professor of Population Health Sciences and a leading health economist in the field. The postdoctoral associate will receive co-mentoring from Dr. Shashi Kapadia, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Weill Cornell, who is a practicing physician in Infectious Diseases and Addiction Medicine, as well as an NIH-funded services researcher. The postdoctoral associate will receive additional support from affiliated investigators with complementary expertise in medicine, health informatics, and implementation science.
This postdoctoral opportunity is enriched by the research infrastructure provided by the Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorder, HCV, and HIV (CHERISH), a multi-institutional Center of Excellence, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The Center’s mission is to develop and disseminate health economic research on healthcare utilization, health outcomes, and health-related behaviors that informs substance use disorder treatment policy and HCV and HIV care of people who use substances.
Responsibilities
- Designing and conducting observational research studies
- Building analytical files using population administrative data (Medicare, Medicaid, or commercial claims databases) to support specific research questions
- Implementing advanced statistical modeling (e.g., embedding quasi-experimental designs and with assessments of assumptions and sensitivity analysis)
- Disseminating research findings through team manuscript development, conference presentations, and other venues
Qualifications
Applicants must currently hold a doctoral degree in a relevant area of study or will receive such a degree before the start of employment. The successful candidate will also have:
- Experience in health-related research or evaluation work using administrative and/or clinical data
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work well as part of a collaborative team
- An interest in health services research for mental health and substance use disorders and related policy issues
To Apply or for Inquiries
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest highlighting their research interests and career goals and a curriculum vitae to Ms. Kayla Hutchings at kdh4001@med.cornell.edu.
Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.