Research Associate in Health Economics

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

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate in Health Economics to contribute to vital research on NHS primary care's role in cancer diagnosis. The role involves data management, econometric analysis, and collaborative research efforts. The university offers a flexible working environment and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Health and wellbeing services

Generous annual leave

Holiday closure

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• PhD in economics or related discipline with quantitative focus.
• Experience managing and analysing complex data.

Responsibilities

• Manage publicly available data for cancer diagnosis research.
• Apply econometric techniques and contribute to publications.
• Build an open research repository for NHS primary care.

Skills

Understanding of micro-economics

Healthcare economics

Advanced statistics

Micro-econometrics

Proficiency in Stata

Proficiency in R

Education

PhD in economics

PhD in health economics

PhD in related discipline

Tools

Stata

R

Job description

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

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to research focusing on the economic analysis of primary care organisations' role in cancer diagnosis and detection within the NHS. Responsibilities include managing publicly available data, applying econometric and micro-economic techniques, and contributing to collaborative research and publication efforts. The role also involves building an open research repository of data and software code for research on NHS primary care organisations.

Qualifications:

1. PhD in economics, health economics, or a related discipline with a strong quantitative focus.
2. Understanding of micro-economics, healthcare economics, and advanced statistics or micro-econometrics.
3. Experience with managing and analysing complex administrative or survey data.
4. Proficiency in Stata and/or R.
5. Knowledge of the English health and social care system and health research is desirable.

Benefits include a market-leading pension scheme, health and wellbeing services, generous annual leave, holiday closure, and discounts at major retailers. The university supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements.

For enquiries, contact Dr. Igor Francetic at [e-mail] or [e-mail]. Please note the application deadline and refer to the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.