RTI International

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RTI International’s Behavioral Health Financing, Economics and Evaluation Program is seeking a PhD-level Researcher in the discipline of economics, public policy, or health services research with demonstrated experience in econometrics and other quantitative analyses. The program conducts work in behavioral health services research and economics with a focus on substance abuse and mental health. The successful candidate will have an understanding of advanced econometrics and evaluation designs; be able to communicate with clients and staff including non-technical audiences; have an interest in developing a research agenda, obtaining funding and contributing to the profession through publications and presentations. They will be expected to grow into a position of project leadership and contribute and lead grant and contract proposals.

Responsibilities:
• Perform evaluation and research tasks including primary data collection and quantitative analyses of large databases;
• Provide support to the development of statistical analysis plans and evaluation designs;
• Develop technical reports and scientific manuscripts; and
• Effectively communicate with project team members, external collaborators, and study sponsors and at industry and academic conferences.

Qualifications:
• PhD in economics, public policy, or health services research; demonstrated expertise in econometrics
• Experience in the behavioral health research area preferred, but not required