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The University of California, Los Angeles Integrated Substance Abuse Programs (UCLA ISAP) is one of the world’s leading Substance Use Disorders (SUD) research, training, and technical assistance organizations. It is part of the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA, the top-ranked public University in the nation (U.S. News and World Report, 2020). UCLA ISAP works with an array of funders and stakeholders to improve SUD treatment and related policymaking. UCLA ISAP experts are regularly sought out by policymakers and the news media for information and recommendations.

We are seeking a Senior Statistician who will make significant and creative contributions to studies underway at UCLA ISAP, which address the opioid epidemic and improve substance use disorder treatment in California and beyond. The successful candidate will work as part of a research team while taking a leading role in conducting economic and other statistical analyses. The Senior Statistician will have the opportunity to collaborate with multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) as well as receive support and guidance from a leading health economist in the field of substance use disorders. Responsibilities will include planning and conducting statistical analysis for research projects with complex designs, contributing to planning meetings, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on a variety of projects, grant proposals, and manuscripts.

Research team members at UCLA ISAP benefit from a vibrant team-oriented environment, and the candidate will be expected to form collaborative relationships. At the same time, personal development is encouraged.

The position requires a Ph.D. in economics or a closely related field, with experience in health-related research or evaluation work, and experience conducting economic evaluations, including cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit analyses. Experience analyzing data from Medicaid data, Electronic Health Records, or data from other government systems is preferred. Must have a deep interest in public policy and substance use disorders.

Salary will be consistent with the UCLA Senior Statistician Series. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter outlining academic interests, a research paper, and CV to the application portal at: https://www.uclahealthcareers.org/job/12307982/senior-statistician-economist-los-angeles-ca/. For further information please contact Darren Urada (durada@mednet.ucla.edu).

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.