E-DRUG: Post-doctoral position at Boston University School of Public Health
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At Boston University School of Public Health we are planning to evaluate a number of pharmaceutical companies access initiatives.
See http://sites.bu.edu/evaluatingaccess-accessaccelerated/
To help us with this work we are looking to recruit a post-doctoral fellow to work with us. At the moment we are looking for a single hire but if the demand picks up we may need to hire more.
Here is the post description:
Department of Global Health
Boston University School of Public Health
Postdoctoral Associate in Pharmaceutical Evaluation
Description:
The Department of Global Health at the Boston University School of Public Health is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join their team. The Associate will primarily work on a project that aims to develop and implement a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for access to medicines programs implemented by pharmaceutical companies in low- and middle-income countries. The framework will be developed by the team at Boston University during 2017 and then implemented by companies during the following years.
The Postdoctoral Associate will contribute to the detailed design of the M&E framework as well as its implementation by pharmaceutical companies. Key responsibilities will include managing and analyzing data submitted by companies during implementation. The Associate will also contribute to the design and implementation of rigorous experimental and quasi-experimental impact evaluations for select company programs. The Associate will lead data analysis and writing of manuscripts and reports for the project. They will also have teaching and mentoring opportunities.
The primary work site is in Boston with potential for some travel to Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD or DrPH in public health, economics, epidemiology or a related field. Candidates should also have the following:
- Strong quantitative skills and experience with data analysis using STATA, SAS, or R
- Experience designing and conducting rigorous impact evaluations using experimental and quasi-experimental methods
- Familiarity with global pharmaceutical policy and access to medicines issues
- Strong writing and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage team-based research projects
The following are desirable:
- Mentoring and teaching experience
- Experience working in the private pharmaceutical sector is desirable
- French, German, or Japanese language skills
To Apply:
Applications are due by March 1, 2017. Applicants should send their CV, a cover letter (describing relevant experience and interest, and names and contact information of three references), and a relevant publication or writing sample to: Carey Howard (careyeh@bu.edu) at the Department of Global Health.
Boston University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Please bring this to the notice of anyone you think would be interested.
Thanks
Richard
Richard Laing
Professor, Department of Global Health
Boston University School of Public Health,
801 Massachusetts Avenue Boston MA 02118
Tel 617 414 1445 (Office) 617 435 7860 (Mobile)
http://www.bu.edu/pharm/the-program/
E mail richardl@bu.edu