HEALTH POLICY RESEARCHER

UCSF/UC HASTINGS CONSORTIUM ON LAW, SCIENCE & HEALTH POLICY

Classification: Level 1 / Class Code 2038 / Full-Time / Exempt / Benefited

Hiring Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 annually (commensurate with qualifications) 

ABOUT THE UCSF/UC HASTINGS CONSORTIUM ON LAW, SCIENCE & HEALTH POLICY

UC Hastings College of the Law is home to a top-ranked health law program, which is supported by the UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy (“Consortium”), an inter-professional initiative of UCSF and UC Hastings College of the Law. At Hastings, the Consortium coordinates health law curriculum, clinics/externships, events, research, and policy initiatives, and advises law students interested in the field.

THE ROLE

The Health Policy Researcher will develop and conduct research and writing projects as well as seek and develop grants for The Source on Healthcare Price and Competition and the UCSF/UC Hastings Consortium on Law, Science, and Health Policy. The Health Policy Researcher must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and advance research independently while being an integral part of a highly collaborative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Typical duties and responsibilities consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Primary duties include conducting legal and policy research, writing blog posts and issue briefs for publication on The Source's website, preparing reports and papers for publication as a white paper or in academic journals and law reviews, developing grant proposals for soft funding from external foundations, conducting additional research to support Consortium and Source projects, and consulting as required.

The Health Policy Researcher will:

• Report to the Managing and Executive Editors of The Source and the Senior Health Policy Researcher about publication topics, deadlines, and research projects;
• Draft, edit, and track Source research projects, including but not limited to white papers, academic publications, law reviews, blog posts, website updates, and presentations;
• Track, summarize, and analyze data on legislation and litigation related to healthcare price and competition for publication on The Source's website;
• Participate actively in all Source-related meetings;
• Design, prepare, and execute well-defined research proposals;
• Assist and participate in developing grant proposals for soft funding from external foundations;
• Clearly and concisely explain research findings to foundations and policymakers to identify opportunities for improvement in health policy at the state and federal level.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• J.D. required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience and interest in health law or health policy;
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent independent research and writing skills;
• Highly organized with ability to conduct and manage work independently;
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously and under pressure of deadlines;
• Strong candidates for the position will be expected to work constructively on their own and with others, contribute ideas, and work productively with outside individuals and organizations.

BENEFITS

HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation-related, healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee Assistance Program

FOR YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE

• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and Legal Insurance
• University of California Retirement Plan (defined benefit)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

FOR YOUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE

• Fourteen paid holidays per year
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• Commuter Benefits Program

THE HIRING PROCESS

Failure to provide the information as required on the application and/or instructions to apply shall immediately disqualify an applicant from employment consideration.

Please note: This position has been designated as “sensitive” and requires a pre-employment background check.

*This position is on an annual contract renewal basis. Renewal is contingent upon satisfactory job performance and continued available funding for this position and department

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact Human Resources if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Applicants who meet the position requirements will be competitively evaluated to identify the individuals whose breadth and depth of experience and education most closely relate to the stated requirements and the needs of the College. Not all applicants will be contacted for an interview.

The position is open until filled.

The skills listed above are comprehensive, and we understand there are great candidates who possess only a subset of those skills, or who have other important skills. If you match some of these skills, please do not hesitate to apply.

UC Hastings College of the Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UC Hastings strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Hastings College of the Law is interested in candidates who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in higher education through their teaching. Qualified women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.