Research Fellow in Health Economics

University of Warwick; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Coventry is seeking a Research Fellow in Health Economics to join their Centre for Health Economics. This role focuses on conducting economic evaluations among clinical trials and contributing to various health economic projects. Candidates with a PhD in health economics or similar are preferred, along with experience in statistical software. The position offers competitive salary, flexible working options, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

30 days holiday

Generous parental/adoption leave policy

Onsite childcare facilities

Excellent learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting economic evaluations.
• Use of statistical software such as STATA and/or R.
• Near completion of PhD status is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic evaluations alongside clinical trials.
• Work on applied and methodological health economic projects.
• Disseminate research through publications to inform policy.

Skills

Conducting economic evaluations

Statistical software (STATA, R)

Health economics background

Education

PhD in health economics or relevant field

Job description

Position

Research Fellow in Health Economics (111044-1225)

Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department: Faculty Office of Science, Engineering & Medicine

Position Type: Indefinite linked to funding

Salary: £35,608 to £46,049 per annum

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic health economist to join our ambitious and fast-growing team at the Centre for Health Economics at Warwick (CHEW).

The primary focus of the role will be to conduct economic evaluations alongside large multi-centre clinical trials.

There will also be opportunities to work on other types of applied and methodological health economic projects, drawing on existing and new strands of work at CHEW (for example in global health, mental health research and environmental impacts in health).

Research will be disseminated through high-quality journal publications and reports, informing policy at the national and international level. The post includes a range of opportunities, including further training and help to develop a future portfolio of work.

This post is funded from a portfolio of clinical trials; this is reviewed on an annual basis. Salary will be within the range £31,406.00 – £40,927.00 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience, plus a market supplement of £5,000 per annum pro rata.

Flexible Working

• We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full-time.

About You

You will have experience in conducting economic evaluations and use of suitable statistical software (STATA and/or R). You should hold (or been close to completing) a PhD in health economics or a similar relevant background. Previous experience of within-trial economic evaluation would be welcome.

Where you have not yet been awarded your PhD, any offer made to you will be an under-appointment to the post of Research Associate at a salary of between £31,236 – £34,610 per annum. Once your PhD has been awarded and you have evidenced this, you will be appointed to the substantive post of Research Fellow at a salary within the range shown above.

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click “Apply” below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

• Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment).
• Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

• Your motivations for applying to the role.
• Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

You are welcome to include details of any career breaks (e.g. parental leave, caring responsibilities, sick leave).

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Start Date: To be confirmed

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline – you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.

What we Offer

We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• An attractive pension scheme.
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
• Onsite childcare facilities.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.