Assistant Professor in Health Economics

Post Summary:

The primary purpose of this role is to contribute to health economics teaching, research and administrative activities of the Centre for Health Policy and Management and the School of Medicine. A key component of the role is supporting health economics research and education for Tallaght University Hospital and its associated Integrated Health Areas. The successful applicant will have begun to establish themselves as a health economist and will contribute to teaching and research.

This is a specific purpose contract to enhance health economics education and research in Tallaght University Hospital, its associated Integrated Health Areas, in the Centre for Health Policy and Management and the School of Medicine. The post will be a resource to Tallaght University Hospital, its associated Integrated Health Areas providing health economics evaluation and support. The candidate will contribute to health economics teaching in post-graduate courses run by the Centre particularly the MSc in Health Policy and Management

Context:

The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO of Tallaght University Hospital and the Centre Director. The role includes teaching and supervision of post-graduate students and can allow supervision at doctoral level if appropriate. They will be expected to both lead and collaborate on research projects with Tallaght Hospital, the Integrated Health Areas and in the Centre for Health Policy and Management. They will contribute to strategic developments within the Schools of Medicine and the broader health system and policy spheres.

Applicants will have a PhD in health economics or equivalent, experience in health systems research, teaching at postgraduate level using traditional, e-learning and/or blended approaches; experience supervising students at postgraduate level; experience leading on health economics research; experience or knowledge of working in the Irish health system knowledge; a strong publication record; and a record of developing research proposals and attracting research funding. Candidates must also demonstrate excellent administration and communication skills.

Job Title: Assistant Professor of Health Economics

Post status: Specific Purpose Contract post

The specific purpose of this post is to provide economics analysis for Tallaght University Hospital and to teach health economics for the Centre for Health Policy and Management and the Discipline of Public Health and Primary Care.

Hours of Work: Hours of work for academic staff are those as prescribed under Public Service Agreements. For further information please follow the link below:

www.tcd.ie/hr/assets/pdf/academic-hours-public-service-agreement.pdf

Salary: This appointment will be made on the Lecturer Full Salary Scale (€42,500 - €101,541 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy.  monthly/weekly payscales.

Closing Date: 12 Noon (Irish Standard Time), 30^th April 2025

How to apply:

Applications will only be accepted through e-recruitment. Candidates should note that the interview process for this appointment will include delivery of a presentation.   Applicants must provide the following information in applying for this position:

• Cover letter (1x A4 page)
• Full curriculum vitae including a list of publications and the names and contact details of 3 referees (e-mail addresses if possible)
• Teaching statement (summarising teaching experience and approach – 2 pages maximum)
• Research plan (summarising areas of research interest – 2 pages maximum).

Please see the Job Description below for this position.

Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Dr Sara Burke (burkes17@tcd.ie)

Trinity is an equal opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds.

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