Research Scientist

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This position is grant-funded with an expected end date of September 30, 2026.

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Our top-ranked Department of Health Policy and Management trains the next generation of leaders in management, policy making and research to address the complex challenges of health care delivery and produce cutting-edge research. We prepare our students to improve population health both domestically and globally. We are committed to ensuring that all people – irrespective of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, geographic origin, religion or economic resources – have access to high-quality health care services.

This position will lead the development of a mental health system dynamics simulation model. The individual will work closely with faculty investigators and community partners to translate qualitative and quantitative data into a simulation model, conduct policy and scenario analyses, and communicate findings to diverse audiences. This position requires expertise in system dynamics modeling.

Master’s degree in system dynamics, public health, engineering, operations research, public policy, or a related field and demonstrated experience developing and analyzing simulation models; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Demonstrated expertise in system dynamics simulation modeling.
- Proficiency with system dynamics software such as Stella Architect or Vensim.
- Experience conducting model calibration, validation, sensitivity analyses, and scenario testing.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

- Experience applying system dynamics modeling to public health, healthcare delivery, behavioral health, or social systems.
- Experience integrating qualitative data, administrative data, survey data, and literature evidence into simulation models.
- Experience developing interactive simulation interfaces or decision-support dashboards.
- Peer-reviewed publications involving simulation modeling or systems science methods.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

This position is grant-funded with an expected end date of September 30, 2026.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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