Health Economist

Omaha, NE 68104In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or DrPH in Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Policy, or related field.
  • Experience in economic evaluation methods and public health practice.
  • Analytical skills in cost-effectiveness analysis and health policy assessment.
  • Collaborative abilities across academic and public health environments.
  • Proficiency in statistical and economic modeling software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).

Responsibilities

  • Lead health economic evaluations for public health initiatives.
  • Support return on investment (ROI) analyses and cost-effectiveness studies.
  • Manage teams and implement academic health department priorities.
  • Provide strategic guidance for resource allocation and policy decisions.
  • Contribute to teaching within the Department of Health Services Research and Administration.

Benefits

  • Full-time regular position with flexible M-F work schedule.
  • Joint position with Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Engagement in impactful public health initiatives.
  • Opportunity for professional growth in a combination of research, teaching, and practice.
  • Access to resources from a leading academic health institution.
Full Job Description
Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
2026 - 140

Department
COPH Health Services & Res Admin 50005432

Business Unit(College/Institute)
College of Public Health

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
M-F Flexible

Requisition Category
Faculty

Requisition Title
Health Economist

Job Title/Academic Rank
Assistant or Associate Professor

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type
P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL

Salary Range
Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Job/EEO Category
Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date
04/10/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) College of Public Health (COPH) is seeking applications for a practice-based Health Economist at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. This is a 12-month practice track appointment. The successful candidate will hold a joint position, spending 70% of their time with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (NE DHHS) Division of Public Health, and 30% as faculty in the Department of Health Services Research and Administration. As part of the NE DHHS team, the candidate will lead and support health economic evaluations, including return on investment (ROI) analyses, cost-effectiveness studies, and economic modeling for the Rural Health Transformation Program and other public health initiatives. The candidate will also manage teams, implement priorities established through the joint Academic Health Department agreement, and provide strategic guidance for resource allocation and policy decisions. This opportunity is ideal for someone seeking a position that combines research, teaching, and public health practice with a strong focus on health economics and applied policy analysis.

Required Qualifications
  • Earned Ph.D. or DrPH in Health Economics, Health Services Research, Health Policy, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in economic evaluation methods and public health practice (local/state health departments, federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, or similar).
  • Strong analytical skills in cost-effectiveness analysis, ROI modeling, and health policy impact assessment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across academic and public health settings.


Supplemental Qualifications
  • Experience with rural health systems, Medicaid policy, and value-based care models.
  • Proficiency in statistical and economic modeling software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS).
  • Prior involvement in grant writing and funded research projects.

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