Research Associate in Health Economics

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate in Health Economics. The role involves applying health economic methods to evaluate healthcare interventions, collaborating with a diverse research team, and contributing to various funded projects. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with flexible arrangements and generous benefits.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee health and wellbeing services

Exceptional annual leave entitlement

Paid closure over Christmas

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Develop and apply health economic methods.
• Work with a large research team.

Responsibilities

• Focus on specific healthcare interventions.
• Contribute to the development of the health economics team.

Skills

Health Economics

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD in Health Economics

Job description

Join to apply for the Research Associate in Health Economics role at The University of Manchester.

This position is available for an individual to be appointed at the level of Research Associate in Health Economics. The spine point awarded will depend on previous experience.

The successful applicant will be line managed and mainly work with Gabriel Rogers, Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics.

One initial project will be the focus for this position, but the individual will be expected to work on new projects as they are funded.

The key purpose of these posts is to develop and apply health economic methods to understand the impact of specific healthcare interventions. The successful candidates are expected to work with a large research team including health economists, clinicians, physicists, imaging scientists, biostatisticians, informaticians, implementation scientists, service users, and commissioners.

You will be primarily based in the Manchester Centre for Health Economics (http://research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/healtheconomics). The successful applicant will join a growing team of leading health economists undertaking research on the supply, organisation, valuation, and evaluation of healthcare. They will be expected to make a full contribution to the development of this team.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University supports flexible working arrangements – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from agencies should be directed to [e-mail]. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

• Professor Rachel Elliott - Email: [e-mail]
• Professor Katherine Payne - Email: [e-mail]
• Gabriel Rogers - Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries: [e-mail]

Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close at midnight on the closing date. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document, which contains the person specification criteria.