Research Fellow in Public Health Economic Modelling

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Medicine and Population Health for a Research Fellow to join the research team at the cutting edge of public health economic modelling.

This role will involve working on both applied and methodological research projects on the evaluation of healthcare screening interventions to support the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC). 

As part of the team, you will contribute to projects focused on modelling screening interventions and their evaluation, write proposals for future research and consultancy, disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and academic conferences, and engage with policy, practice stakeholders, and the public. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own methodological research interests, contribute to the delivery of Masters-level teaching, and supervise postgraduate research students.

Candidates should possess a PhD or equivalent work experience in health economic modelling / decision science, and have an emerging track record of peer-reviewed publications and research impact. Ideally you should have experience in modelling screening interventions.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. 

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University. 

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

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