Researcher - Health Economics

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Real World Evidence Unit invites a proactive Health Economist to join our growing team. You will lead economic evaluations and applied research projects that use real-world health system data to inform clinical and policy decisions.

We value collaboration, rigorous analysis, and clear communication with decision makers across Alberta and beyond. This role offers a flexible work environment, with potential for hybrid or fully remote arrangements.

Qualifications

• Health economist with proactive and collaborative approach.
• Lead economic evaluations using real-world health system data.
• Translate findings to inform clinical, policy, and funding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct economic evaluations.
• Manage applied research projects leveraging real-world data.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Alberta and beyond.

Skills

Health economics

Economic evaluations

Applied research

Real-world data

Policy impact

Job description

This position has an initial appointment of1 year, with the possibility of extension.

Location - This role can be either hybrid or fully remote.

The Real World Evidence Unit, within the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, conducts high-quality, decision-grade research using real world health system data to answer questions that matter to health system decision makers, clinicians, patients, and industry partners.

We are a core member of the Alberta Real World Evidence Consortium (ARWEC) and the Alberta Drug and Technology Evaluation Consortium (ADTEC), collaborating with provincial and national partners to ensure that health decisions are grounded in robust, real-world evidence.

At the Real World Evidence Unit, we believe great research happens in a great environment. We value and foster a collaborative team culture, practice inclusivity and respect in every interaction, and actively support a flexible work environment.

The Real World Evidence Unit is seeking a proactive, collaborative, and analytically driven Health Economist to join our growing team of health researchers dedicated to generating evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.

This role sits at the intersection of health economics, real-world data, and policy impact. You will lead economic evaluations and applied research studies using real-world health system data to inform clinical, policy, and funding decisions across Alberta and beyond.