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What is a health policy postdoc?

A Health Policy Postdoc is a researcher who has completed their doctoral degree and is engaged in advanced training and research in the field of health policy. They typically work under the supervision of senior faculty or principal investigators, contributing to research projects that analyze health systems, evaluate policies, and study the impact of regulations on healthcare delivery and outcomes. Health Policy Postdocs may also be involved in publishing research, writing grant proposals, and presenting findings at academic conferences. Their work helps inform decision-making processes in public health and healthcare administration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a health policy postdoc, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Health Policy Postdoc, you generally need a PhD in public health, health policy, or a related field, along with strong research and analytical skills. Familiarity with statistical software (such as Stata or R), experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, and knowledge of health policy frameworks are typically required. Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams are vital soft skills. These competencies enable impactful research, effective policy analysis, and contributions to evidence-based health policy development.

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Postdoctoral Associate in Health Policy and Management

New Haven, CT • On-site

Yale University
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Description
Posting Date: November 24, 2025
Title of Position: Postdoctoral Associate
School: Yale School of Public Health
Department: Department of Health Policy and Management
Anticipated Appointment Date: February 1st, 2026
Fixed Term: One year, Full-time, renewable for an additional year with possibility of promotion thereafter.
A postdoctoral position is available with Professor Abigail Friedman in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Yale School of Public Health. Professor Friedman is a health economist whose research focuses on the policy drivers of tobacco and substance use. This postdoctoral fellowship will focus on grant-funded projects related to US cannabis policies' effects, with potential for collaboration on a wider set of projects related to tobacco and substance use.
The successful candidate will hold a PhD by the start of appointment, be proficient in Stata with strong econometric skills, and have experience executing difference-in-differences analyses using newer methods that address concerns about bias from heterogeneous and/or dynamic treatment effects. Attention to detail as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a larger, multidisciplinary team are critical for this role, as collaborators include health economists, mathematical modelers, and policy experts across several academic institutions. Responsibilities will focus on data preparation, coding and implementation of quasi-experimental analyses under Professor Friedman's guidance, preparing data tables and figures for presentation and manuscripts, and contribution to manuscript drafting and revisions at a level consistent with co-authorship. The candidate may also contribute to the development of new grant applications.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a doctoral degree from an accredited institution by the start of the appointment. Successful applicants may have backgrounds in a variety of fields, including but not limited to economics, health policy, and public policy. Priority will be given to applicants with an active interest in applying quasi-experimental research designs to estimate policies' causal effects, particularly those related to substance use. Opportunities for advancement within this research team may be available contingent on success during the postdoctoral appointment.
Salary will be based on the Yale Postdoctoral Compensation policy, and support for travel to conferences may also be available. (https://postdocs.yale.edu/postdocs/being-a-postdoc-at-yale/postdoctoral-compensation)
Application Instructions
Yale University will use Interfolio to search for this position. Applicants receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials at no cost.
Please apply online.
Please submit 1) a cover letter describing your research interests and interest in the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) contact information for two references, and 4) (preferred but not required) a research or job market paper.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

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