"Postdoctoral Associate - School Based Health Centers"

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position. We seek an independent and highly motivated researcher with strong skills in quantitative social science research methods and knowledge of US health policy. The Associate will work closely with a team led by Dr. Sharon Tennyson at Cornell and Dr. Wendy Brunner at Bassett Research Institute on an NIMHD grant entitled “School Based Health Centers - An approach to address health disparities among rural youth”. This project will assess the impact of School Based Health Centers on healthcare utilization and outcomes and will examine how SBHCs may enhance rural community health by building individual, institutional, community and policy partnerships.

The responsibilities of this position involve designing and conducting research studies that meet the aims of our project, leading in data preparation, management and analysis, supporting graduate students and other personnel, and writing research manuscripts. The candidate will pursue established questions and will also have latitude to develop their own questions within the context of the project.

Successful candidates will have received a doctorate prior to starting the position. Candidates should have a scholarly record that displays a commitment to advancing research on health policy. Preferred skills include knowledge of R/Stata/GIS programming methods, familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems, experience working with raw survey data and econometric approaches are a plus. 

This is a 1-year position with the possibility of renewal based on performance reviews. The position will begin as early as October 2024. Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled. The salary for this position is highly competitive and commensurate with the experience required.

Applications must include: (a) Cover letter describing interest and qualifications for the position; (b) Curriculum vitae; (c) Writing sample; (d) Two letters of reference. e) a description of experience with, and/or approaches to (past, current, or future), fostering learning, research, service, and/or outreach in a diverse community—applicants may choose to submit a stand-alone statement or embed the information in other parts of their application materials Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position is filled.

Materials should be submitted online to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/27968 

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a candidate is selected. For questions regarding the position, please contact Search Committee Chair Professor Sharon Tennyson at sharon.tennyson@cornell.edu.

The Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy was established in 2021 to tackle the most pressing policy challenges we face in the U.S. and globally. To advance this goal, we are hiring world-class research scholars and educators across a variety of disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.

The Cornell community embraces diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. We value AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and seek candidates who will create a climate that attracts persons of all races, ethnicities, and genders. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations

Pay Range:

$61,008.00 - $87,000.00

Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience.
• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
• Unique applicable skills.

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