E-DRUG: Postdoctoral Fellow Position Boston University School of Public Health - Science of Access to Medicines
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Dear colleagues,
The Boston University School of Public Health is seeking
a Postdoctoral Fellow to work on several projects related to the evaluation
of pharmaceutical industry-led access programs in low- and middle-income
countries.
The postdoctoral fellow will be working closely with the BU School of
Public Health 'Science of Access to Medicines Team', leading several
research projects focused on access to medicines including rigorous impact
evaluations of pharmaceutical industry-led access programs. Their work in
this area spans the globe, including projects in Africa, Latin America, and
Southeast Asia. Their work includes both primary and secondary data
analysis and bridges the fields of economics and public health.
The applicant should be a highly motivated and capable postdoctoral researcher interested in pursuing innovative analyses with the potential for high policy impact. The analyses will be predominantly quantitative and will use data from field trials, household surveys, and health facility assessments. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to collaborate and lead on developing study protocols, drafting grant proposals, designing research instruments, creating analytical frameworks, analyzing data and preparing manuscripts for publication.
To Apply:
Applications are due by April 1, 2022. 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
Peter Rockers <prockers@bu.edu>
at the Department of Global Health.
DO NOT APPLY THROUGH THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY CAREERS WEBSITE.
Required Skills:
Applicants must have a PhD or the equivalent 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
· Knowledge of health systems in low- and middle-income countries
· 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:
· Work experience in low- and middle-income countries
· Mentoring and teaching experience
· Experience working in the private pharmaceutical sector
· Spanish language skills
Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in
compliance with Boston University's COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement.
<https://www.bu.edu/hr/hr-covid-19-resources/vaccine-required-for-faculty-and-staff/>
within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption
- instructions here:
<https://www.bu.edu/hr/hr-covid-19-resources/upload-your-covid-vaccination-documentation/>
For further information on the University's response to COVID-19, please
visit the Back2BU site <https://www.bu.edu/back2bu/>
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.*
Job Location:
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type:
Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade:
Competitive
Carlotta Cellini
Boston University School of Public Health
<cellinic@bu.edu>