Research Fellow

Contract type: Funding Limited to 31^st July 2026

The Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow in Health Economics to contribute to the Health Behaviour theme. HERU is located within the Institute of Applied Health Sciences within the School of School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition.

HERU is one of Europe’s leading centres for health economics. In 2018 the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education was awarded to the University of Aberdeen in recognition of world-leading research into health economics and health services undertaken at HERU and the Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) over the previous 40 years.

Key responsibilities:

This post offers the opportunity to contribute to applied research on the impacts and cost-effectiveness of health and health behaviour interventions, and to pursue methodological developments in this area of research.

Candidates whose key skills and interests include statistical/econometric methods for analysing individual level data on costs, health-related quality of and well-being, and/or decision analytic modelling techniques, are encouraged to apply.

Suitable candidates will hold a PhD in economics/health economics/statistics, or an MSc in economics/health economics plus several years’ experience that demonstrate the skills and capabilities to operate at this level.

Further information about the Health Economics Research Unit can be found at www.abdn.ac.uk/heru.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, £37,799 - £45,163 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Paul McNamee, Health Behaviour theme leader, email: p.mcnamee@abdn.ac.uk

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK.  This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: HER032R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 22nd November 2024

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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