Principal Research Fellow in Health Economics (MED273125)

Karlstad University; Nottingham; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Nottingham is seeking a Principal Research Fellow in Health Economics to lead a team focused on expanding health economics research and attracting grant funding. The successful candidate will possess a PhD and have a strong track record in health economics research, including multidisciplinary collaboration and mentoring. This permanent role allows for flexible working arrangements and generous employee benefits including a competitive pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working arrangements

Access to fitness and health facilities

Staff discounts and travel schemes

Attractive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Established health economics researcher with significant experience.
• Record of competitive research funding and peer-reviewed publications.
• Proven ability in multidisciplinary research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of health economists for grant funding.
• Develop health economics research within clinical trials.
• Collaborate with local NHS Trusts.

Skills

Health economics research

Grant funding

Economic modelling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Mentoring

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in Health Economics or related field

Job description

Principal Research Fellow in Health Economics (MED273125)

This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to further develop health economics research within the Nottingham Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU), an international centre of excellence in clinical trials.

You will lead a team of health economists to attract new grant funding and expand health economics within multidisciplinary collaborative research, focussing on evaluation within multicentre clinical trials, economic modelling, and methodological research.

About you

You will be an established health economics researcher with significant experience and a growing international reputation for excellence, demonstrated by a sustained record of competitive research funding and peer-reviewed publications.

You will have a proven record of working collaboratively in multidisciplinary research teams, and of leading others through mentoring, role modelling and excellent communication skills.

What we offer

NCTU is based in the School of Medicine at the University of Nottingham, has close links with local NHS Trusts, and is fully-registered by UKCRC (http://www.ukcrc-ctu.org.uk ). Our mission is to conduct high quality, high impact, multicentre trials to improve health and well-being. We provide a thriving, friendly and supportive working environment, and we would like you to take the next steps in your academic career with us. We also offer:

• Agile working arrangements, with a blended approach of office and home working.
• As a university, we are committed to providing generous employment packages whilst supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help you reach your full potential.
• As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards , including access to fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with 30 days' holiday allowance (plus additional university closure days) and a highly attractive pension scheme.

What next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy, please click 'apply now', submit a CV and covering letter by 16/01/2026.

Interviews are planned for week commencing 9th February 2026.

The post is offered on a full-time (36.25 hours) permanent basis; however, applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.

Please contact Professor Alan Montgomery ([e-mail] ) if you have any questions about this role. Note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 16 Jan 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)

Job details

Title

Principal Research Fellow in Health Economics (MED273125)

2026-01-16 23:59 (Europe/London)
2026-01-17 00:59 (CET)

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