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June 19, 2010
Health Economist / Health Services Researcher: VA Palo Alto Health Care System
Location: Menlo Park, California, USA
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
JEL Classification: I1 — Health
Salary Range: 81,460 - 125,926
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Health Economics Resource Center seeks a health economist or health services researcher to conduct health services research and incorporate cost-effectiveness into large-scale multi-site clinical trials. We are a rapidly growing center with support staff, a state-of-the-art computer system, and access to major health care databases. We are affiliated with the nation’s premier clinical trials program, a national network of health services research centers, and the Stanford University School of Medicine. Additional information is available at http://www.herc.research.va.gov. The candidate should have a Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline, knowledge of health care institutions and issues, and prior experience or demonstrated potential to be a successful collaborator. The strongest candidates will have experience with cost-effectiveness analysis, decision analysis, or preference assessment. The successful candidate will develop an independent research agenda and publish in peer-reviewed journals. U.S. citizenship is required. Start date is flexible. Salary: in the GS-12/13 range, depending on experience. Relocation assistance is available.
Send a c.v., letter of interest, three references, and a writing sample. An equal opportunity employer. CONTACT: Ms. Yoko Ogawa, Health Economics Resource Center, 795 Willow Road (152 MPD), Menlo Park, CA 94025. Electronic submissions accepted at herc@va.gov.
Email for Applications: herc@va.gov
FAX for Applications: 650-617-2639
For more information, email: herc@va.gov
For more information, phone: 650-617-2630
