Boston University, Questrom School of Business
Position ID:
BU-Questrom School of Business-PSTDCMPPL [#31702]
Position Title:
Post-Doctoral Scholar in Health Economics
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States of America
Subject Area:
Appl Deadline:
(posted 2026/02/17, listed until 2026/08/17)
Position Description:
Position Description
The Boston University Questrom School of Business seeks a post-doctoral scholar to collaborate full-time on research examining healthcare markets and organizational form under the mentorship of Prof. Keith Marzilli Ericson. The post-doctoral scholar will contribute to empirical projects examining the impacts of organizational form (e.g. ownership conversions) and contract design (e.g. pharmaceutical rebate structure) in healthcare markets. This is a one-year term position from the date of hire, with anticipated start date in Summer or Fall 2026. Subject to funding availability, performance, and mutual agreement, it has the possibility to be extended to a second-year. Responsibilities: • Use advanced econometric methods to analyze large-scale datasets, including claims data • Produce policy-relevant research, including coauthoring manuscripts • Participate in the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets, and Society workshops and events • Engage with the academic community through conferences and seminars Work location: This is a hybrid position. On-campus presence in Boston is expected approximately at least 2 days per week, with additional in-person days as needed for collaboration, meetings, and workshops. Qualifications: • A Ph.D. in Economics or a related field by the time of appointment. • Experience working with large administrative datasets or healthcare data • Demonstrated advanced analytical skills including statistical programming in Python, Stata, R, and/or SAS • Excellent communication and presentation skills • An ability to work both independently and in teams Benefits: • Competitive salary (expected range: $67,500 to $71,000) and benefits package. • Access to Boston University's extensive resources and research facilities • Opportunities for collaboration with leading scholars and industry experts • Support for attending academic conferences and workshops To apply, please submit the following documents: 1. A cover letter explaining your interest 2. A curriculum vitae (CV) 3. A job market paper or writing sample 4. Contact information for three academic references Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged. Please submit your application materials via this online portal. For inquiries about the position, please contact Keith Marzilli Ericson at kericson@bu.edu Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Recent Publications or Working Papers
- Reference List
And anything else requested in the position description.
Further Info:
595 Commonwealth Avenue Boston MA 02215