Post-doctoral Research Associate Health - Economics & Health Systems (89546)

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to contribute to a high-impact study on multimorbidity and emergency care in sub-Saharan Africa. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work on a complex intervention trial, coordinating diverse workstreams and collaborating with international partners. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in health economics, health systems research, or social science, along with strong project management and communication skills. Join a pioneering institution dedicated to improving health in low-resource settings and make a significant impact in global health research.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous occupational pension schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted sports centre membership

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant discipline required.
• Experience in applied health systems research in low-income countries.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project across study domains and support data collection.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and draft scientific outputs.

Skills

Health systems research

Health economics

Mixed methods research

Qualitative data analysis

Quantitative data analysis

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

PhD in Health Economics

PhD in Health Systems Research

PhD in Social Science

Job description

The Department of clinical sciences at LSTM is at the forefront of research and implementation that addresses health systems and delivery challenges in low-resource settings. We are seeking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to support a high-impact study focused on multimorbidity and emergency care in sub-Saharan Africa. This is a full-time, fixed-term position from June 2025 to August 2025, with the possibility of extension to August 2026, subject to approval of a grant extension.

The successful candidate will contribute to the Multilink study, an external pilot cluster randomised trial conducted in Malawi and Tanzania. The project aims to evaluate the feasibility of a full-scale trial of a complex intervention targeting patients with multiple chronic diseases presenting to emergency care. The study includes health economic, quantitative and qualitative process evaluation components. You will have primary responsibility for coordinating these diverse workstreams and working with international partners and stakeholders to ensure the research is delivered coherently and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Provide project coordination across study domains, including quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis
• Support development, refinement, and delivery of data collection tools and training materials
• Act as a focal point for study-related communications across partner organisations
• Coordinate with site teams in Malawi and Tanzania to support training of health workers and patients/carers as part of implementation of the complex intervention
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data, draft scientific outputs, and contribute to dissemination strategies
• Assist with reporting to funders and other stakeholders, including participation in progress reviews
• Contribute to the development and implementation of work plans in line with ethical approvals
• Provide technical guidance to field site researchers to ensure protocol compliance

This is an excellent opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in health systems, health economics, or social science research, and with strong coordination and communication skills.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., health economics, health systems research or social science)
• Demonstrable experience working on applied health systems research in low-income countries
• Familiarity with cluster randomised controlled trial designs and implementation
• Strong experience in mixed methods research, including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of drafting reports, academic publications, and presentations for a range of audiences
• Knowledge of health systems and/or non-communicable diseases in low-resource settings (desirable)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive, organised approach to project management
• Willingness to travel to Malawi and Tanzania for short field visits

(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the job description and person specification.)

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension schemes
• Government-backed "cycle to work" scheme
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• A range of additional family-friendly policies

Application Process: To apply for the position, please follow the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we may close our vacancies early. It is therefore advisable to apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered for a role.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience. We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from those returning to employment after a break in their careers.

About LSTM

Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations, and global institutions-and by responding to the health needs of communities-LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people in the least resourced countries of the tropics and sub-tropics.Look at some of the great work we have achieved over the past year by viewing our annual report:

https://www.lstmed.ac.uk/about/annual-reports-and-financial-statements

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