Researcher in Public Health Economics / Health Economics

Economicsnetwork; Exeter; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to engage in impactful research within public health and health economics. You will utilize your quantitative skills to conduct economic analyses and evaluations, contributing to significant projects that inform health policies. With a collaborative approach, you will work alongside esteemed academics and health professionals, driving innovative solutions in public health. This role not only promises professional growth but also the chance to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Relevant Masters or PhD in economics or health economics.
• Demonstrated research knowledge and methodological skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project-related research focused on economic and data analysis.
• Collaborate with a national team of researchers and stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Economic Evaluations

Evidence Synthesis

Education

PhD in Economics

Masters in Health Economics

Job description

Position Overview

This full-time, fixed-term position is available for an immediate start until April 2027. The Public Health Economics and Health Economics Groups at the University of Exeter are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow to conduct project-related research focused on economic and data analysis within public health and health economics.

Research Focus and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work across various research projects, employing quantitative methods such as economic analyses, economic evaluations, and evidence synthesis. They will collaborate with a national team of researchers, including academics from multiple UK universities, NHS leaders, clinicians, patients, and other stakeholders.

About the University and Research Groups

The University of Exeter is a member of the NIHR School for Public Health Research, with the School for Public Health Environments Research at Exeter (SPHERE) as its interdisciplinary research hub. The Public Health Economics Group, led by Professor Antonieta Medina-Lara, focuses on research in Food, Employment, Mental Wellbeing, and Global Health, utilizing diverse methodologies. The Health Economics Group, led by Professor Anne Spencer, conducts policy-relevant research to inform health and healthcare decisions.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants should possess a relevant Masters, PhD, or equivalent in economics, health economics, or a related quantitative discipline. They must demonstrate sufficient research knowledge and methodological skills to contribute effectively to the groups' projects.

Additional Information

For further details, please contact:

• Professor Richard Smith at [e-mail]
• Professor Antonieta Medina-Lara at [e-mail]
• Professor Anne E Spencer at [e-mail]

Interviews are scheduled for the week of 9th June 2025. The starting salary ranges from £34,132 (Grade E) for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or from £42,882 (Grade F) for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, depending on qualifications and experience.