The University of Chicago’s Department of Public Health Sciences is seeking full-time faculty members at the rank of assistant professor in Health Services Research. Research areas of particular interest include pharmaceutical development, regulation, and market dynamics; drug pricing, coverage, reimbursement, and access; and pharmaceutical delivery and utilization. Public Health Sciences faculty carry out independent research, collaborative research, and education of undergraduate, graduate, and/or medical students and fellows. Compensation is dependent upon qualifications. These positions are benefits-eligible. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Prior to the start of employment, qualified applicants must have a research doctoral degree or equivalent in economics, health economics, health services research, public policy, or a related discipline.
To be considered, interested candidates must apply online through The University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment Job Board, which uses Interfolio to accept applications: https://apply.interfolio.com/195406. Applicants must upload a cover letter, a cv including bibliography, a research statement, a teaching statement that describes the candidate’s experience in teaching and mentoring diverse students, an exemplary writing sample or publication, and contact information for three academic references. Review of applications will commence on or around December 1, 2026, and continue until the positions are filled.
For instructions on the Interfolio application process, please visit http://tiny.cc/IntefolioHelp.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
