Senior Researcher in Health Economics

As a Senior Researcher in Health Economics, you will initiate and implement health economics research studies of various diseases and interventions within the Department, University, and other organisations. You will develop research questions and contribute to advancing methods in health economics research and innovative uses of real-world observational datasets. Additionally you will contribute to health-economic related workshops and lectures for the teaching programmes in the Department. You will be expected to manage your own administrative activities, attend departmental meetings and to participate (where necessary and appropriate) in other committees and working groups within the Department, the Division and the University

 
You must hold a PhD/DPhil in Health Economics or a related discipline alongside significant research experience in health economics and substantial expertise in the application of economic techniques relevant to health sciences. You will have extensive experience analysing Real World Data in the OMOP format and in health economics evaluation of musculoskeletal interventions using observational datasets. You must have a comprehensive understanding and experience of statistical methods appropriate for applied health economics research. Knowledge of R (or other equivalent statistical package) programming and an established publication record in economic and medical journals, and familiarity with the existing literature and research in the field is essential.

 

Experience in health economics evaluations alongside clinical trials, and experience in providing specialist advice to industry, university, or external research institutes are desirable.

 

This is a part-time (20% FTE), fixed-term position for 12 months or until 31/07/2026.

 

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 4 April 2025. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application.

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