Research Fellow in Health Economics
Overview
The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York is hiring a Research Fellow in Health Economics at either Grade 6 or Grade 7. The department focuses on evidence synthesis and health technology assessment to inform national policy and practice decisions. The appointee will primarily conduct research within the Technology Assessment Review programme to support National Institute for Health and Care Excellence decision-making. Additional responsibilities include contributing to the National Institute for Health and Care Research Evidence Synthesis Group programme and other health economic modelling projects, with opportunities to pursue personal research interests.
Who can apply
Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree, a PhD, or possess equivalent experience in health economics or another quantitative field such as applied statistics or mathematics. Candidates are required to have strong quantitative capabilities, a thorough understanding of health economics, cost-effectiveness analysis, health technology assessment, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis. Those applying for the Grade 7 position must additionally bring experience in designing, building, and critiquing health economic decision models within a health technology assessment setting, along with a proven capacity to lead research tasks and mentor early-career researchers. Familiarity with the UK health systems and research funding is considered an advantage.
What you get
The position offers a salary ranging from 38,448 to 57,666 British Pounds per annum, which is adjusted pro-rata for part-time schedules. The role supports further training and career development within a collaborative environment that provides family-friendly, flexible working arrangements and inclusive facilities.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2026-11-12. Interview dates are to be confirmed.
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- Informal enquiries: Contact Matthew Walton (matthew.walton@york.ac.uk), Ash Bullement (ash.bullement@york.ac.uk), or Professor Sofia Dias (sofia.dias@york.ac.uk).
- Informal enquiries: Contact Matthew Walton (matthew.walton@york.ac.uk), Ash Bullement (ash.bullement@york.ac.uk), or Professor Sofia Dias (sofia.dias@york.ac.uk).
- Informal enquiries: Contact Matthew Walton (matthew.walton@york.ac.uk), Ash Bullement (ash.bullement@york.ac.uk), or Professor Sofia Dias (sofia.dias@york.ac.uk).
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