Research Fellow

Based at University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Department & Role

The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York is seeking to appoint two Research Fellows (at Grade 6 or 7) within the Health Policy team on a full-time open contract (part-time applications will also be considered with a minimum of 0.8 FTE).

The successful applicants will contribute to our existing portfolio of research projects, conducting economic analysis to evaluate policies at the intersection of demand for and supply of health and social care. In particular, one Research Fellow will contribute to research on emergency care in rural and coastal areas in England, and another will contribute to an evaluation of employment advisers in supporting individuals with mental health problems to start, stay in, or return to work. The Research Fellows will also contribute to other projects in health, social and mental health policy.

The Research Fellows will be based in the CHE, one of the world’s most prominent academic health economics research centres. For over forty years we have been committed to the development and application of economics to promote health and well-being through the effective, efficient, and equitable use of scarce resources. We are a community of over 100 research staff, support staff, and PhD students. We provide a positive, flexible and supportive working environment, with an inclusive and friendly ethos, where diversity is recognised, valued and celebrated.

Find out more about what it’s like to work in CHE. 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

For Grade 6:

• Master’s level qualification in health economics/economics or another quantitative subject;
• Knowledge in applied microeconomics and econometrics to engage in high quality research;
• Knowledge of health economics, or a strong interest in learning about the application of economics to health issues;
• Experience of carrying out independent research;
• Ability to write up research work for publication in high profile journals and engage in public dissemination

Additionally, for Grade 7:

• PhD or equivalent research experience in health economics;
• Ability to identify sources of funding and contribute to the process of securing funds;
• Evidence of dissemination of scholarly work

Interview date: Interviews will be held in the afternoon on 12 & 16 December 2024. If invited to a second interview this will be held in the afternoon on 18 December 2024

For informal enquiries: Please contact Rowena Jacobs (rowena.jacobs@york.ac.uk) or Anne Mason (anne.mason@york.ac.uk). 

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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