Researcher in Health Economics & Public Health

University of Exeter; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Exeter is looking for a Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics to evaluate health technologies and influence major healthcare decisions. The role involves collaborative projects, cost-effectiveness evaluations, and offers flexible working arrangements. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in health economic modelling and experience leading evaluations. Salary ranges from £33,951 to £67,468, depending on the position and experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Sector-leading benefits

Maternity and paternity leave

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• Strong background in health economic modelling and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Experience leading health technology assessments (HTAs) and economic evaluations.
• Passion for research that influences healthcare policy and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate health technologies for NICE and other agencies.
• Lead cost-effectiveness evaluations and develop economic models.
• Support and manage project and training responsibilities.

Skills

Health economic modelling

Cost-effectiveness analysis

HTA experience

Economic evaluations

Research influence on policy

Education

PhD or equivalent in relevant field

Job description

Overview

Join Us as a Senior Research Fellow, Research Fellow or Graduate Research Assistant in Health Economics & Public Health!

Shape the Future of Healthcare Decision-Making

Due to expansion of our contract with NICE, the Peninsula Technology Assessment Group (PenTAG) at the University of Exeter is seeking a Senior Research Fellow (SRF) or Postdoctoral Research Fellow (PDRF) in Health Technology Assessment (Health Economics) and a Graduate Research Assistant in Health Economics.

If you’re passionate about influencing high-profile healthcare decisions and driving impactful research, this is your chance to make a difference!

The Role

Within a multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in evaluating health technologies (medicines, medical devices, diagnostics) for the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and other leading agencies. Depending on your level you will:

• GRA: Support cost-effectiveness aspects of health technology assessments (HTAs), analysing economic models, conducting evaluations and contributing to new methods development.
• PDRF: Lead cost-effectiveness evaluations, develop de novo economic models and new methods.
• SRF: As above with significant leadership, project and line management responsibilities including training and development of staff to support career progression

Full details on both positions can be found within the Job Descriptions.

What We Offer

• A diverse and impactful project workload, shaping real-world healthcare policies.
• On-the-job training to develop world-class expertise in health economics.
• A collaborative, supportive research environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements: office-based, hybrid, remote and part-time options available on a case-by-case basis.
• Competitive salary: From £33,951 to £35,608 (GRA, Grade E), £43,482 to £53,301 (PDRF; Grade F) or £50,253 to £67,468 (SRF; Grade G), negotiable depending on experience.
• Sector-leading benefits, including up to 26 weeks full maternity/adoption/shared parental leave and up to 6 weeks paternity leave.
• If you don’t have a PhD, yourpublications could form the basis of a PhD by publication.
• Work in the stunning surroundings of Devon, home to one of the UK’s fastest-growing tech hubs!

About You

We’re looking for people with:

• A strong background in health economic modelling and cost-effectiveness analysis.
• Experience in HTA and economic evaluations (experience leading evaluations desirable for PDRF and essential for SRF level).
• A passion for research that directly influences policy and decision-making.

Join a Leading Research Institution

As a Russell Group university ranked among the top 200 in the world, Exeter is a powerhouse of world-class research and teaching excellence. We support academics in achieving their full potential through initiatives like Exeter Academic and an Innovation, Impact & Business directorate dedicated to external engagement.

Committed to Equality & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we ensure our hiring process is inclusive and welcoming.

Interested?

Read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. For further information, contact Professor Ed Wilson at [e-mail].

Salary from £33,951 to £35,608 (GRA, Grade E), £43,482 to £53,301 (PDRF; Grade F) or £50,253 to £67,468 (SRF; Grade G), negotiable depending on experience.

Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025 | Interviews: Tuesday 7th October 2025

Join us and help shape the future of healthcare through cutting-edge research!