Academia Assistant or Associate Professor of Political Economy
Job Description
The Department of Global Health and Population at the Harvard School of Public Health seeks candidates for the position of assistant or associate professor of political economy. This is a tenure-ladder position, with the academic rank to be determined in accordance with the successful candidate’s experience and accomplishments.
The department seeks candidates to conduct quantitative research on the political economy of health sector reforms, to model and evaluate the political economy of national health systems, and to design and evaluate the political economy of health interventions. The successful candidate will be expected to play a central role in the department’s research and teaching programs, and devote a majority of his/her time to research on the political economy of health systems in middle and low-income nations; overseas travel for fieldwork is envisaged.
Basic Qualifications Candidates should hold a doctoral degree in political economy, economics, or political science with a demonstrated expertise and interest in conducting quantitative studies. Prior research experience related to health systems is highly desirable.
Additional Qualifications Special Instructions Short-listing of candidates will begin February 6th
Contact Information Department of Global Health and Population
Harvard School of Public Health 665 Huntington Avenue, 1-1102 Boston, MA 02115
How to Apply
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