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Health Policy Implementation Postdoctoral Scholar University of California, Irvine in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Sociology

Funding

Paid postdoctoral appointment with salary between $71,491 and $85,736, based on experience and qualifications; 20% FTE during the 2026–2027 academic year.

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

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United States

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University of California, Irvine

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Sociology
Political Science
Health Services Research
Mixed Methods Research
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Implementation Science
Grant Writing

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About this position

The Community Health & Innovative Policy (CHIP) Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to join research led by Dr. Denise Payán in the Department of Health, Society and Behavior within the Joe C. Wen School of Population and Public Health.

This position focuses on health policy development, implementation, and evaluation, with particular emphasis on state and local policy and the factors that shape how policies are carried out and what outcomes they produce. The scholar will work closely with Dr. Payán and CHIP Laboratory members in an interdisciplinary research environment that spans public health and health policy.

The role centers on substantive research support and scholarly output. The postdoctoral scholar will contribute to manuscript development, literature synthesis, and grant and proposal development, while also supporting ongoing projects on policy implementation research. The postdoc may use quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods approaches depending on the project.

The successful candidate will help advance peer-reviewed publications and research proposals and will participate in research dissemination for academic and policy audiences. The appointment is described as a 20% FTE role during the 2026–2027 academic year, averaging about 8 hours per week.

Funding details

Paid postdoctoral appointment with salary between $71,491 and $85,736, based on experience and qualifications; 20% FTE during the 2026–2027 academic year.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in Health Policy, Public Health, Public Policy, Sociology, Political Science, Health Services Research, Implementation Science, or another related social, behavioral, or population science field. The position particularly seeks candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in health policy implementation, policy evaluation, implementation science, or state and local policymaking, along with strong scholarly writing, literature synthesis, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Training or experience with quantitative, qualitative, and/or mixed-methods research is required, and applicants must be able to contribute to peer-reviewed manuscripts and research proposals while working independently and collaboratively.

How to apply

Submit a cover letter, CV, research statement, three professional references, and one writing sample through the application portal. Use the UC Irvine recruitment link to apply, and contact Dr. Denise Payán at [email protected] with questions.

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