Cornell University, Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy
Economics / Any Area of Inequality, C54-Quantitative Policy Modeling, I - Health, Education, and Welfare, I1 Health
Health Policy and Health Services Research / health policy, health services research, Population Health, Public Health, Related social science fields, Research
Health Economics
* (posted 2025/11/12, listed until 2025/11/24)Position Description
Research Associate in Public Policy,
The Brooks School of Public Policy at Cornell University is seeking to welcome a Research Associate with strong skills in quantitative and qualitative social science research methods and knowledge of US health policy.
The Research 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.
Responsibilities:
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. Expertise in data management, spatial analysis, GIS, and R/Stata programming methods is required. The candidate will pursue established questions and will also have latitude to develop their own questions within the context of the project.
Title Overview: Research Associates contribute, in
collaboration with a principal investigator or faculty sponsor, to the design
and implementation of research projects or programs. Research associates can be
principal investigators on grants or contracts only on an exception basis. Their
specific duties may include, but are not limited to, planning, conducting, and
reporting original research; designing, constructing, or operating highly
complex research apparatus; and supervising the research operations of a
laboratory or facility. Research associates informally participate in graduate
research training, but they may not be members of graduate committees, except
as ad hoc additional, supplementary members. Research associates normally have
no responsibilities for formal teaching but may participate in seminars or
specialized portions of courses to an extent consistent with the terms of the
funding of the position.
Required Qualifications:
- PhD in planning, community development, public health or related field.
- Scholarly record that displays a commitment to advancing research on health policy.
- Knowledge of US health policy.
- Strong skills in quantitative and qualitative social science research methods.
- Expertise in data management, spatial analysis, GIS, and R/Stata programming methods.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Experience working with raw survey data and econometric approaches.
- Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working
relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Position Details:
This is a grant funded position. The appointment is one-year/12-months and benefits eligible at 62.5% FTE (approximately 25 hours per week of a 40-hour work week). Continued employment is contingent on successful performance, available work and available funding with the possibility of renewal. The position is based in Ithaca, NY with the potential for a hybrid work arrangement. Expected appointment start date is December 2025 or January 2026.
*No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.
Pay Range:
Research Associate: $50,900 - $95,900 (12-months at 100% FTE). The budgeted 12-month salary range at 62.5% FTE is $52,500 - $58,500. Actual salary offer will be based on education, experience, discipline, and
relevant skills.
How To Apply:
Materials should be submitted to Academic Jobs Online at the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31193
For full consideration, please include the following
materials in PDF format with your application by the deadline.
1) Cover letter describing interest and qualifications for the position.
2) Current curriculum vitae CV/resume, including links to writing samples and publications.
3) Two reference letters or writer's contact information.
Application Deadline: November 24, 2025. The review of applications will begin immediately.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Search
Committee Chair Professor Sharon Tennyson at sharon.tennyson@cornell.edu
About Brooks:
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 faculty members and research scholars across many disciplines who are oriented toward policy engagement and impact.
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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.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statements (optional)
- Two references (actual letters acceptable but not required, just names and email addresses )
Further Info: