The Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise in the Gatton College of Business at University of Kentucky invites applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in the economics of hospitals. The position would begin in Fall 2024 and conclude in June 2026.
The Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise has received a new grant from the Kentucky Hospital Association. The award is to write policy briefs and scholarly articles on several issues related to hospital finance, such as site-neutral payments, CON laws, regulations, tort reform, workforce shortages, administrative costs, public expenditures, and workplace violence.
Desired qualifications:
• Ph.D. in economics, public health, or a closely related field.
• Evidence of potential for publishing in top-tier economics journals.
• Experience studying issues related to health care finance and delivery.
• Experience writing critical summaries of academic literature.
• Experience with preparing and conducting analyses on large datasets using Stata or R.
Applications include cover letter, a current CV, and the names and contact information for at least two references when prompted in the application. Applications will be reviewed immediately, but the position will remain open until filled. Please direct any inquiries about the position to Charles Courtemanche (
courtemanche@uky.edu).
About the Organization:
The mission of the Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise is to discover and understand how free enterprise influences people's lives and the well-being of society. Its staff include seven faculty affiliates and an administrative assistant. The institute accomplishes its mission through academic research, policy engagement, public speaker events, reading groups, and contests. See http://isfe.uky.edu for more details.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics is nearing its 100th anniversary. Over that time, we have been preparing principled leaders for the global economy, producing high quality, influential research, and supporting economic growth in Kentucky and beyond. Accredited by the AACSB, Gatton proudly offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional business and economics degrees and certificates in both a face to face an online format. We are housed in a 220,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility where the college accommodates the fastest growing student enrollment on UK's campus, reaching over 4,000 students in Fall 2022. Through teaching, research, and outreach, the Gatton College has a direct, tangible influence on the lives of Kentucky's citizens and people around the world. We are looking for professionals who embody the College's tagline of "Blue Means Business”.
