Associate Professor in Health Economics - Grade 10

University of Bradford; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

University of Bradford invites applications for an Associate Professor in Health Economics to lead research within the Centre for Digital Innovations in Health & Social Care. The role focuses on multi-disciplinary work that informs technology design, implementation, and policy impact.

Salary is in the £59,139 to £66,537 per annum range, with a permanent, full-time contract. The post offers a supportive environment with opportunities for CPD, teaching, and consultancy.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in Health Economics or related field.
• Track record of securing research funding and high-quality publications.
• Application of health economics to digital health interventions is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake multi-disciplinary, high-profile research aligned with the Centre’s flagship programmes.
• Support education, continuing professional development (CPD) and consultancy activities.
• Contribute to the Centre’s long-term sustainability and impact.

Skills

Research funding experience

Academic publications

Digital health relevance

Education

PhD in Health Economics or related subject

Job description

Associate Professor in Health Economics - Grade 10

Institute of Health and Social Care

Digital Innovation in Health and Social Care (including CDIHSC)

Salary: £59,139 to £66,537per annum

PostType: Full Time

ContractType: Permanent

ClosingDate: Thursday 05 November 2026

InterviewDate: To be confirmed

Reference: HR0199166-4

Thanks to Expanding Excellence in England funding, the University of Bradford’s Centre for Digital Innovations in Health & Social Care is embarking on an exciting programme of rapid growth. We are seeking a collaborative and motivated Associate Professor in Health Economics to contribute to the growth and development of the Centre.

Our Centre is multidisciplinary, undertaking high quality co-created applied research that (i) informs the design and implementation of new technologies in national and international health and care systems; and (ii) explores the impact of such technologies on patients, service users, carers, and health and social care professionals. The Centre’s research employs theory-driven approaches that offer an understanding of the contextual factors that impact the success of an innovation, informing both future technology design and its implementation. Research in the Centre is mixed method, combining qualitative data that delivers deep insight with the quantitative data that caters to the needs of policymakers.

Safeguarding

The University of Bradford is committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and Adults at Risk through robust safer recruitment practices.

What you will be doing:

The successful applicant undertake multi-disciplinary, high profile research that aligns with one or both of the Centre’s two flagship research programmes concerned with 1) use of technology to improve decision making and reduce documentation burden, 2) use of technology to reduce the carbon footprint of the health and social care system. Additionally, they will support the Centre’s activities in education, continuing professional development, and consultancy, contributing to the Centre’s long-term sustainability.

Qualifications/ experience:

• PhD in Health Economics or related subject, or demonstrate equivalent experience.
• experience of securing research funding and a track record of high quality academic publications.
• Application of health economics to the evaluation of digital health interventions is particularly desirable.
• Generous annual leave (30 days) and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working to accommodate caring responsibilities
• Great campus facilities include:
  • Unique fitness centre
  • Eye clinic
  • Physiotherapy & sports rehabilitation,
  • Counselling & mental health services
  • Food & drink outlets
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts

We are willing to consider job share for this position.

Confronting Inequality : Celebrating Diversity

At the University of Bradford we accept people for who they are regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marital status, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation or socio-economic background and whether you’re pregnant or on maternity leave.

In line with the University’s commitment to equality charters including Athena Swan, Race Equality Charter, Disability Confident and Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, we welcome applications from people identifying with these characteristics. The University has a number of staff networks which provide peer support and safe spaces for staff who hold these and other identities.