Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health Economics

Salary:

Grade K in the range of £49,250 - £55,295; or

Grade L in the range of £58,596 - £65,814 per annum

The role

Health Economics and Health Policy at Bristol (HEHP@Bristol) undertakes research and teaching on health economics and policy and is part of the Bristol Medical School, a leading centre for collaborative and multi-disciplinary research in population and translational health sciences. Our highly-rated research is conducted across five themes: Economic Evaluation and Trials (EconEval), Health Policy (Policy), Modelling (HEMBUG), Routine Datasets and Econometrics (BRIDGE), and Capability, Health and Wellbeing Outcomes (Outcomes). 

We wish to appoint a highly talented health economist to cover a period of maternity leave (0.8FTE),  contributing to both research and teaching.  The successful candidate will cover existing research but will also have the opportunity to develop their own research area.  They will take a leadership role on a unit within the MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis, conduct teaching, manage early career researchers, supervise doctoral students and be involved in leadership and management activities. 

What will you be doing?

• Conduct high-quality research, contributing to existing research, developing your own research ideas and seeking research funding, including as part of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Contribute to teaching leadership and teaching for the MSc in Health Economics and Health Policy Analysis
• Provide leadership, project management and supervision for junior project staff and doctoral researchers.
• Disseminate research findings including through publications, conferences, meetings and other forms of dissemination, to generate impact and engagement within and beyond academia.
• Take on leadership and management roles as appropriate, and provide expert advice on research issues to colleagues.

You should apply if

• You have broad knowledge and deep expertise in health economics research.
• You have experience of, and enthusiasm for, teaching and teaching leadership roles.
• You have experience of conducting high-quality health economics research.
• You have the potential to secure your own research funding and to contribute to multi-disciplinary research collaborations,
• You have a strong record of dissemination, including a good publication record in peer-reviewed journals
• You are willing to extend your teaching and learning skills, particularly in relation to the provision of blended learning.
• You are able to communicate effectively orally and in writing to health economists, clinicians, other professional groups, and lay audiences.
• You are able to work both independently and in a team.  

Additional information

Contract type: Fixed Term for 1 year or the earlier return of the postholder from maternity leave

Work pattern: Part-time/ 0.8 FTE

Shift pattern: 28 hours per week (to be agreed)

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 02/01/2025

For informal queries please contact: Joanna Coast, jo.coast@bristol.ac.uk 

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