Researcher in Health Economics

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institution in Oxford invites applications for a Health Economics researcher. The role involves evaluating cost-effectiveness of infectious disease interventions and synthesizing evidence on various treatments. Candidates should hold an MSc in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and coding skills. This position provides opportunities for career development and research independence, with flexibility for remote work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in evidence synthesis is an advantage.
• Economic evaluation knowledge preferred.
• Familiarity with infectious disease research is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate cost-effectiveness of infectious disease interventions.
• Synthesize evidence on different interventions and antibiotics.
• Support career development and independent research interests.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Coding skills

Education

MSc in health economics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline

Job description

Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford.

Applications are invited for a Health Economics researcher to join a team led by Associate Professor Koen Pouwels. This research programme focuses on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of infectious disease interventions, including evidence synthesis on the effectiveness and use of different interventions and antibiotics across a range of infections. You will join an expanding group of infectious disease modellers and health economists based at the University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS).

The post offers an excellent opportunity to enhance skills in advanced health economic methodologies. The successful candidate will be supported in their career development and encouraged to identify and pursue their own research interests, with a view to developing an independent portfolio of work. The post holder will also be supported in preparing a DPhil application to be submitted to NDPCHS at the end of the first year.

The successful candidate will hold an MSc in health economics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline and have strong analytical and coding skills. Experience in evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, or infectious disease research would be an advantage.

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.