Research Associate in Health Economics

University of Manchester; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee health & wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Christmas closure

Retail discounts

Job summary

The University of Manchester invites applications for a Research Associate in Health Economics to join the Health Organisation, Policy and Economics (HOPE) research group. The 12‑month post will contribute to a SPCR funded grant examining the impact of continuity of care on GP work‑life satisfaction, with the contract held by the University.

You will work under Dr Emma McManus and closely with Dr Michael Anderson, Dr Sean Urwin and the SPCR project team.

Job description

We wish to appoint a Research Associate in Health Economics to join the Health Organisation, Policy and Economics (HOPE) research group at The University of Manchester. The successful candidate will contribute to a School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) funded grant exploring the impact of continuity of care on GP work life satisfaction, co-led by Dr Emma McManus and Dr Laura Jefferson. The post is available for 12 months in the first instance. The contract of employment will be held by, and the post will be located at, The University of Manchester.

The successful applicant will be under the line management of Dr Emma McManus and will also work closely with Dr Michael Anderson and Dr Sean Urwin, as well as the wider SPCR project team comprising of: Dr Laura Jefferson, Dr Mhorag Goff and Dr Patrick Birch. You will be based in the Division of Population Health, Health Services Research and Primary Care, in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health.

This role will offer an excellent opportunity to join a team delivering high-impact, policy-relevant research using large national, linked datasets. Working as part of a wider team, the post holder will also develop experience working as part of a mixed methods research project and build knowledge of primary care workforce issues.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic 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 a range of 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 is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we unfortunately may not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Emma Mcmanus

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General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.