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Search by Keyword Location When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Radius Select Radius 5 miles 15 miles 25 miles 35 miles 50 miles Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20181626 Category Postdoctoral Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) Required Applicant Documents: Resume/ CV, Cover Letter Position Description The Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service has been established by a historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer. It houses two existing programs under one umbrella—the Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics (opens in new window) and the Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service (opens in new window). The USC Schaeffer Center, a collaboration of the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (opens in new window) and the Sol Price School of Public Policy (opens in new window) with the mission to measurably improve value in health through evidence-based policy solutions, research excellence, and private and public sector engagement, is looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar who are looking to sharpen their analytical skills and advance their research agendas in the fields of health policy and health economics through formal and informal training and extensive collaboration with distinguished researchers. Postdoctoral scholars at the Schaeffer Center collaborate with our outstanding USC faculty on research to advance the Center’s mission and the career of the scholar. Each scholar works closely with a primary mentor. Protected time to finish outside projects is often available. Prior fellows have gone on to positions in government, nonprofits, industry and academia, including the University of Southern California. The application process is highly competitive and will emphasize research potential. This position will serve as a research trainee for the purpose of enhancing and developing research competencies and will participate in planning, designing and conducting highly technical and complex research projects under the direction of a supervisor. Applicants should have experience analyzing administrative health care claims data and applying causal inference methods. Experience working in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Virtual Research Data Center (CMS VRDC) is preferred. Experience working with Medicaid claims data is also highly desirable. Minimum Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate Minimum Experience: 0-1 YearsundefinedCompensationCommensurate with experience and qualifications. (add new Pay Transparency language)Position is 100% FTEPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Required DocumentsCover letter Resume/CVAbout the USC Schaeffer InstituteThe USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service was established by an historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer in 2024. Its mission is to develop and promote strong public leaders; support civic engagement; amplify the reach and impact of USC scholarship, and offer evidence-based policy solutions to the nation’s most pressing political, social, and economic challenges. It houses two programs under one umbrella—the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics (opens in new window) and the Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service (opens in new window).About the Sol Price School of Public PolicyRanked among the foremost schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy (opens in new window) generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1929, the Price School is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Estate Development; and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis. Rigorous academic programs provide students with the knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Integrating classroom instruction with real-world experience and led by some of the world’s most renowned faculty in their fields, our students establish a clear pathway to successful careers. The academic programs are augmented by several highly visible research centers and institutes that provide additional research expertise and experiences. Notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy. Together, these departments and research enterprises provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. Price graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates, supports and benefits from diverse people and opinions. About the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesUSC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (opens in new window) is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, which includes the Keck Hospital of USC, the Norris Cancer Hospital, Doheny Eye Institute, and the flagship LAC+USC Medical Center, along with directing five university- and community-based pharmacies, adding a sixth in South Los Angeles in 2023. Ranked by US News and World Report as the #1 private pharmacy school in the United States, and the #2 overall school according to World Scholarship Forum, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is recognized for its more than century-long reputation for innovation and leadership in pharmaceutical education, practice, research, and service to the community and to the profession. The school uniquely spans the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical development and clinical care – from drug discovery to regulatory approaches that promote safety and innovation, from delivery of contemporary patient care services to evaluating the impact of care provision on patient outcomes and costs. The school’s dynamic faculty is involved in all levels of pharmacy education: from undergraduate majors to multiple MS and PhD graduate programs, from the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program with dual degree options to a wide variety of advanced clinical residency and fellowship training, and from laboratory to bedside learning experiences. The school has recently received a $50 million endowment from the Alfred E. Mann Foundation to name the school and to support student scholarships, faculty development and recruitment, and integrated biomedical innovation. 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I understand I can opt-out from receiving email and SMS communications at any time. Postdoctoral Scholar – Research Associate Los Angeles, CA Apply Current employees apply here Job ID REQ20181626 Category Postdoctoral Helpful Information for Applicants External Applicants Internal Applicants (Current USC Employees) Required Applicant Documents: Resume/ CV, Cover Letter Minimum Experience: 0-1 YearsundefinedCompensationCommensurate with experience and qualifications. (add new Pay Transparency language)Position is 100% FTEPerforms other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.Required DocumentsCover letter Resume/CVAbout the USC Schaeffer InstituteThe USC Schaeffer Institute for Public Policy and Government Service was established by an historic gift from USC Trustee Leonard D. Schaeffer in 2024. Its mission is to develop and promote strong public leaders; support civic engagement; amplify the reach and impact of USC scholarship, and offer evidence-based policy solutions to the nation’s most pressing political, social, and economic challenges. It houses two programs under one umbrella—the Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics (opens in new window) and the Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service (opens in new window).About the Sol Price School of Public PolicyRanked among the foremost schools of public policy in the nation, the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy (opens in new window) generates uncommon knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1929, the Price School is anchored by four departments: Public Policy and Management, Health Policy and Management, Wilbur H. Smith III Department of Estate Development; and Urban Planning and Spatial Analysis. Rigorous academic programs provide students with the knowledge and distinctive opportunities to make meaningful contributions to their professions. Integrating classroom instruction with real-world experience and led by some of the world’s most renowned faculty in their fields, our students establish a clear pathway to successful careers. The academic programs are augmented by several highly visible research centers and institutes that provide additional research expertise and experiences. Notable among them are: The Judith and John Bedrosian Center on Governance and the Public; The Center for Philanthropy and Public Policy; The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate; The METRANS Transportation Consortium; The Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics; and The Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy. Together, these departments and research enterprises provide unmatched breadth and depth to tackle an enormous range of challenges facing our country and the world. Price graduates hold leadership positions across diverse sectors – public, private, and nonprofit – championing the advancement of the common good. They come from around the world and from a variety of cultures and socio-economic backgrounds to create a rich intellectual environment that celebrates, supports and benefits from diverse people and opinions. About the Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical SciencesUSC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (opens in new window) is located on the USC Health Sciences Campus, which includes the Keck Hospital of USC, the Norris Cancer Hospital, Doheny Eye Institute, and the flagship LAC+USC Medical Center, along with directing five university- and community-based pharmacies, adding a sixth in South Los Angeles in 2023. Ranked by US News and World Report as the #1 private pharmacy school in the United States, and the #2 overall school according to World Scholarship Forum, the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is recognized for its more than century-long reputation for innovation and leadership in pharmaceutical education, practice, research, and service to the community and to the profession. The school uniquely spans the entire spectrum of pharmaceutical development and clinical care – from drug discovery to regulatory approaches that promote safety and innovation, from delivery of contemporary patient care services to evaluating the impact of care provision on patient outcomes and costs. The school’s dynamic faculty is involved in all levels of pharmacy education: from undergraduate majors to multiple MS and PhD graduate programs, from the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program with dual degree options to a wide variety of advanced clinical residency and fellowship training, and from laboratory to bedside learning experiences. The school has recently received a $50 million endowment from the Alfred E. Mann Foundation to name the school and to support student scholarships, faculty development and recruitment, and integrated biomedical innovation. Job ID REQ20181626 Posted Date 10/08/2026 Apply Current employees apply here