Senior Research Associate

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate in Health Technology Assessment and modelling. The role involves leading technology appraisals, supervising researchers, and contributing to teaching. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and extensive experience in health technology assessment.

Benefits

Generous holiday package

Great pension schemes

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Extensive research experience in health technology assessment and economic evaluation.
• Experience in developing decision models using statistical packages.
• Proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop technology appraisals across the Medicines, Diagnostics, and MedTech landscape.
• Supervise early-career researchers and develop funding proposals.
• Conduct evidence synthesis methods such as network meta-analysis.

Skills

Health Technology Assessment

Economic Evaluation

Evidence Synthesis

Statistical Modelling

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Data Protection Awareness

Education

PhD in Health Economics

Tools

STATA

R

WinBUGS

Excel

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Newcastle University

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 28 May 2025

The Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Research Associate in Health Technology Assessment (HTA) and modelling with strong quantitative skills to take a lead in the delivery of two prestigious programmes: the Newcastle NIHR Technology Assessment Group and the NICE External Assessment Group.

The successful candidate will lead and develop technology appraisals across the Medicines, Diagnostics, and MedTech landscape. This role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with experience in all aspects of HTA, including critical review of the clinical and economic components of company technology assessment reports, conducting network meta-analyses, matching-adjusted indirect comparisons, evaluation and analysis of real-world evidence, and economic evaluations through de novo economic models.

The post-holder will work across two successful research groups, the Health Economics Group and the Evidence Synthesis Group, within the Population Health Sciences Institute at Newcastle University. These groups jointly hold the contracts for the two HTA programmes of work.

Responsibilities will include supervising early-career researchers, developing funding proposals, analysis plans, leading applied methodological research projects, and developing short courses. Opportunities to contribute to teaching are also available.

The post is full-time, fixed term until 31 March 2027 in the first instance.

To apply, please attach your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification of the Job Description. All documents should be included within the same file, with a maximum size of 10MB.

Key Accountabilities

• Contribute to the leadership of the TAR programme, delivered by a multidisciplinary team of researchers mainly from the Health Economics Group and the Evidence Synthesis Group.
• Support delivery of the TAR and EAG contracts for NICE by reviewing evidence submissions; systematic reviewing; evaluating cost-effectiveness of health technologies; developing decision models; and conducting evidence synthesis methods such as network meta-analysis and matching-adjusted indirect comparisons.
• Maintain academic standards and adhere to university policies (e.g., equal opportunities, health and safety).
• Attract research funding from peer-reviewed external sources.
• Plan and lead high-quality research, manage projects, supervise research teams, and ensure research milestones are met.
• Publish research in peer-reviewed journals at a 3* level, with significant contributions at the 4* level.
• Contribute to teaching activities related to health technology assessment at postgraduate and undergraduate levels.
• Ensure data management complies with research governance and data protection legislation.
• Engage in professional development activities, including training in research methods and transferable skills.
• Participate in activities of the Health Economics and Evidence Synthesis Groups.
• Perform administrative tasks to support the Population Health Sciences Institute as required.

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience – Essential

• Extensive research experience in health technology assessment, economic evaluation, or evidence synthesis.
• Experience in developing and critiquing decision models using statistical packages like Excel.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• High understanding of Technology Assessment Reviews and evidence synthesis methods, including real-world evidence.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality and data protection awareness.
• Experience in writing research proposals and securing funding.
• Proven publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
• Skills in statistical and economic modelling packages (e.g., STATA, R, WinBUGS).

Knowledge, Skills and Experience – Desirable

• Research experience on methodological aspects of economic evaluation and evidence synthesis.
• Supervisory experience of staff and students.
• Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Qualifications – Essential

• PhD in Health Economics, Epidemiology, Evidence Synthesis, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent experience with advanced evidence synthesis skills.

We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities, and support initiatives such as Athena Swan and Race Equality Charter. Newcastle University is a Disability Confident employer and supports researchers through the Euraxess initiative.