Research Associate (Systematic Reviews)

University of Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK university in Liverpool is seeking a highly motivated Research Associate to join their health research team. This role involves generating and critiquing evidence for healthcare decision-making and offers opportunities for policy influence. Candidates should have a Master's in a health-related field and be eager to contribute to impactful research. The position provides support for part-time PhD study and is available until March 2027.

Qualifications

• At least a Masters degree in a health-related field.
• Some knowledge of or experience with HTA and NICE processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate and critique evidence to inform healthcare decision-making.
• Work with an experienced multi-disciplinary team on various projects.
• Critique evidence submitted to NICE for the Technology Appraisal process.

Skills

Experience of systematic reviews

Interest in Health Technology Assessment (HTA)

Background in research

Knowledge of NICE processes

Education

Masters degree in a health-related field

Job description

Are you looking for a role in health research with real policy impact? With academic freedom and intellectual challenge? And a great work-life balance in one of the best cities in the world?

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Associate with experience of systematic reviews and an interest in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) to join the Liverpool Reviews and Implementation Group (LRiG). LRiG sits in the Department of Health Data Science (HDS), which is part of the Institute of Population Health (IPH) at the University of Liverpool. This is an exciting opportunity for an early career researcher to help shape health policy and practice in the UK and internationally.

As part of an established NIHR External Assessment Group, you will play a pivotal role in generating and critiquing evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. You will work closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team of systematic reviewers, health economists and statisticians to critique evidence submitted to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) as part of the Technology Appraisal process and other NIHR HTA and evidence synthesis projects as necessary. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to other projects led by LRiG and HDS colleagues either through methods research or by collaborating with University colleagues, NHS partners and industry on applied projects.

You will have at least a Masters degree in a health-related field and a background in research. Some knowledge of or experience with HTA and NICE processes would be an advantage, but full training and support will be provided. We can also support part-time study for a PhD.

For informal enquiries, please contact Angela Stainthorpe, email: [e-mail]

For telephone enquiries please arrange a call via Gill Prescott on 0151 794 5067, email: [e-mail] :

The post is available to March 2027 in the first instance.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.