University of Rochester

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The Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health Sciences (EMPHS) at the University of Rochester School of Medicine seeks a Health Economist to join the department as a tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor. All applicants must hold a doctoral degree in Health Services Research, Economics, Health Policy or in a closely related field with a strong emphasis on quantitative research design and methods, and with expertise in health policy, payment reforms, outcomes assessment, and health economics.

Some areas of interest: healthcare financing/insurance; Medicare and Medicaid policy; healthcare delivery and health systems; social and environmental determinants of health; population health and health disparities; reproductive health; aging and long-term care; health over the life course; and emerging areas such as digital health, learning health systems, artificial intelligence, and precision medicine.

Successful candidates are expected to develop and maintain an extramurally funded research program, and have a strong record of peer-reviewed publications. Successful candidates are expected to have a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring and participate in departmental and affiliated education programs.

Applications should be received no later than November 20, 2026 to receive full consideration but consideration will continue until the position is filled.