HEALTH POLICY RESEARCHER

UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science and Health Policy

Class 2038, 2051, or 2052 / Exempt / Full-Time or Part-Time (minimum 0.5 FTE) / Benefited / Contract / Remote-eligible (West Coast hours)

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science and Health Policy is to support interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty and students at UCSF and UC Law SF on a wide variety of subjects at the intersections of law, science, and health policy. The Consortium develops, implements, and supports initiatives in education, research, and clinical training and service.

The Source on Healthcare Price and Competition is a grant-funded, nonprofit initiative of the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science & Health Policy. For nearly a decade, The Source has provided legal, economic, and policy resources on state efforts to control healthcare spending and promote healthy markets.

THE ROLE and RESPONSIBILITIES

The Health Policy Researcher will assist with current research and writing projects as well as develop and conduct independent research projects. The researcher will help apply for grants for The Source on Healthcare Price and Competition and the UCSF/UC Law Consortium on Law, Science, and Health Policy. The Health Policy Researcher must be able to successfully progress multiple projects simultaneously and independently while being an integral part of a highly collaborative team.

Typical duties include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

• Design, prepare, and execute well-defined research projects;
• Author or assist in publishing quality research in blog posts, academic journals, law reviews, and white papers;
• Clearly and concisely explain research findings and their implications in written and oral forms for publication and for presentation at meetings and workshops to foundations and policymakers at the state and federal level;
• 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 and report to the Managing and Executive Editors of The Source (West Coast hours required);
• Assist and participate in developing grant proposals for soft funding from external foundations;
• Liaise and collaborate with specialists and stakeholders in health policy, economic, healthcare, and legal disciplines to advance current research initiatives and develop impactful and timely analysis regarding healthcare competition and pricing;
• Other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced degree required (i.e., JD, MPP, PhD);
• Training in health law and policy preferred (e.g., concentration in Law and Health Sciences)

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience and interest in health law or health policy;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analysis skills;
• Must be articulate, detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment;
• 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.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Anticipated hiring salary range will be commensurate with experience and qualifications:

• 0-3 years: $60,000 - $75,000
• 3-5 years: $75,000 - $90,000
• 5+ years: $90,000 - $110,000

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 (a defined benefit plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plans/Pre-tax Retirement Savings Programs

For Your Work/Life Balance

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

****THE HIRING PROCESS

Please submit a writing sample along with your resume/cover letter when completing your application.

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

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. Depending on the quality and number of the applications received, only the better qualified applicants may 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 Law SF is an equal opportunity employer. UC Law SF strives to provide a diverse and inclusive educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding and respect. UC Law SF 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.