Campus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number L22139 Category Full-Time Faculty Department Economics Position Summary The Department of Economics in the Fogelman College of Business and Economics at the University of Memphis is seeking applicants for a postdoctoral research fellow. This position will involve interdisciplinary collaborations with the faculty (business and economics) to generate externally-sponsored research grants for funding joint research and high-quality peer-review publications with the physicians at LifeDoc Health, a non-profit healthcare provider. Responsibilities focus on data analytics and econometric modelling of patient-level data (encounters, outcomes, etc.) and an assessment of an innovative payment mechanism for the health care services provided the patients. The Department is an academically diverse, professionally active group of 10 full-time faculty members with research expertise in topic areas such as applied economics and policy analysis, healthcare innovations, tech-econ and economics analytics, and econometrics. There is substantial collaborative research with other entities on and off campus. For more information about the Department, please browse https://www.memphis.edu/economics/index.php. Minimum Position Qualifications Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent in economics or related business or quantitative field. Candidates are expected to have started a program of research and demonstrate excellent communication skills and research capabilities. Special Conditions Posting Date 06/09/2022 Closing Date Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range Competitive Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Special Instructions to Applicants Applications should include a cover letter outlining qualifications and interests, an updated curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, names, and contact information for three professional references, and be submitted online at: http://workforum.memphis.edu. All inquiries should be directed to the chair of the search committee, Dr. William Smith via email ([email protected]). Screening of applications begins June 6, 2022 and may continue until the position is filled. Instructions to Applicant regarding references Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)