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