1) Senior Research Fellow/Reader, Centre for Health Economics, University of York, UK

Senior Research Fellow/Reader, Centre for Health Economics, University of York

The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) are seeking to appoint a Reader / Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics dedicated to developing and leading excellent research with policy relevance and impact. The appointee will be based in CHE within the Health Policy Team. The Health Policy Team undertakes applied and methodological economics research to critically appraise and evaluate organisational and incentive structures of the health care system. We have established a portfolio of high quality research on the measurement of organisational performance, evaluation of the behaviour of individuals and organisations within the health care system, and evaluation of health policy. Projects include research into funding and resource flows in the social and health care systems, market analysis, incentives and system management, measurement of the quality of health care, and productivity and efficiency analysis.  We have a significant portfolio of research focused on the economics of mental health and mental health policy which is a core element of CHE's research agenda.

The successful candidate will contribute to internationally outstanding research and scholarship, applying an economic perspective to the quantitative analysis and evaluation of health policy.

Role
We are seeking an individual with an outstanding track record of research in health economics and health policy. The successful candidate will be conversant with the range of research methods used in health economics including their application to potentially large and complex / linked data. The appointee will provide senior-level leadership in health economics research within CHE and the University. The candidate will contribute to the Health Policy team’s portfolio of research projects in health economics and policy, and develop new project proposals and related activities.

•	PhD in economics or quantitative subject or equivalent experience
•	Well-established national and international reputation in health economics and/or health policy experience
•	Experience of generating new and  innovative research ideas, identifying opportunities for collaborative research, and developing research projects generating external research funding.

Informal enquiries:
Professor Rowena Jacobs ([log in para visualizar] or Professor Martin Chalkley ([log in para visualizar])

This role can be full time or part-time hours (minimum of 0.6fte). Minimum of 29.6 hours (80% FTE) should candidates require sponsorship.

Full details: https://jobs.york.ac.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.show_job?p_web_site_id=3885&p_web_page_id=361549

Closing date: 18 September 2018

Interview date: 25 October 2018

2) Two health economist positions, Symmetron Limited, London, UK

Vacancy: Health Economist
Application deadline: 16 September 2018
 
Symmetron is an established Health Economics and Outcomes Research consultancy specialising in evidence review and synthesis, decision-analytic modelling and statistical analysis in health-care. It is made up of a team of enthusiastic health economists and outcomes researchers based in the UK and Canada. We promote a culture of creativity, independent thinking, teamwork, and scientific excellence. Our experience involves the design, development, and communication of solutions for major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers, both at a global and regional level.

To support growing demand, we are looking for an exceptional health economist to join the team.
The successful candidate will focus on the delivery of high quality economic models for health technology assessment. Under the supervision of an experienced team, the candidate will participate in all aspects of health economic research, performing clinical and economic evidence review, synthesis of inputs, model development and communication.  We are committed to the personal development of our employees and offer internal and external training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
•	Review and critically appraise health economic evidence
•	Work with a senior health economist to develop and adapt economic models
•	Assist in the development of slide decks and study reports related to health economic and outcomes research
•	Prepare draft manuscripts, posters and other publications

Essential requirements and qualifications
•	Undergraduate degree in medicine, pharmacology, life sciences, economics or another relevant discipline with a grade of 2:1 or above
•	Post-graduate degree in health economics (MSc or equivalent)
•	A good understanding of health economic and statistical concepts
•         Able to synthesize large amounts of scientific information under a deadline
•         Strong quantitative and analytical skills
•	Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
•	An organized and methodological approach to planning and delivering work
•	Excellent oral and written communication skills
•	The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
•	Flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
•	Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Desirable skills and experience
•	Experience conducting economic evaluations, systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses
•	Experience with statistical software (e.g.  WinBUGS, SAS, Stata, R)
 
Some international travel may be required to meet and liaise with clients.

For further information, please contact Silvana Zeolla at [log in para visualizar]

Applicants must provide a complete CV and an accompanying cover letter.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview in early October.

This is a permanent, full-time position based in our office in central London.

A valid UK work permit is an essential requirement for application.

No agencies please. 
 

http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/BLT464/senior-health-economist
Vacancy: Senior Health Economist
Application deadline:  16 September 2018
 
Symmetron is an established Health Economics and Outcomes Research consultancy specialising in evidence review and synthesis, decision-analytic modelling and statistical analysis in health-care. It is made up of a team of enthusiastic health economists and outcomes researchers based in the UK and Canada. We promote a culture of creativity, independent thinking, teamwork, and scientific excellence. Our experience involves the design, development, and communication of solutions for major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers, both at a global and regional level.

To support growing demand, we are looking for an exceptional health economist to join the team.

The successful candidate will focus on the delivery of high-quality economic models for health technology assessment. The candidate will participate in all aspects of model development, from model conceptualisation, clinical and economic evidence review, synthesis of inputs, programming and communication.  The candidate is expected to deliver work to the highest standards and work both independently and as part of a team. We are committed to the personal development of our employees and offer internal and external training opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
	Review and critically appraise health economic evidence
	Design and develop economic models (cost-effectiveness and budget impact models)
	Work with systematic reviewing colleagues to scope new projects, develop protocols and run search strategies to identify necessary evidence for health economic models
	Prepare presentations and study reports related to health economics and outcomes research
	Prepare draft manuscripts, posters and other publications
Essential requirements and qualifications
	Undergraduate degree from a top-tier university in medicine, pharmacology, life sciences, economics or another relevant discipline with a grade of 2:1 or above 
	Post-graduate degree in health economics (MSc or equivalent)
	2-3 years of experience of applying economic and mathematical modelling techniques in a commercial or academic setting
	Advanced skills in Excel and a good understanding of statistics 
	Strong quantitative and analytical skills
	Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
	An organized and methodological approach to planning and delivering work
	Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to explain complex modelling techniques and results to a non-expert audience
	Experience of quality control and critical assessment of economic models
	The ability to work effectively as part of a small team
	Flexibility to respond to changing deadlines
	High self-motivation, optimistic outlook and leadership potential
Desirable skills and experience
	Experience conducting systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses
	Experience with statistical software (e.g. WinBUGS, SAS, Stata, R)
 
Some international travel may be required to meet and liaise with clients.

For further information, please contact Silvana Zeolla via: [log in para visualizar]

Applicants must provide a complete CV and an accompanying cover letter.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a face-to-face interview in early October.
 
This is a permanent, full-time position based in our office in central London.
A valid UK work permit is an essential requirement for application.

3) Senior Health Economist (2 posts, fixed-term)

Senior Health Economist (2 posts, fixed-term)

Rehabilitation & Ageing

Location: UK Other
Salary:£35,550 to £47,722 per annum (pro-rata if applicable) depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date: Friday 31 August 2018
Reference: MED209218

Applications are invited for two jointly funded posts based in the School of Medicine (SoM) and the NIHR Research Design Service (RDS) for the East Midlands.
 
The posts will spend 50% of their time in the NIHR Research Design and Support (RDS) Service and 50% in the Health Economics Unit based in the Division of Rehabilitation and Ageing. They will be accountable to the Professor of Health Economics, Professor Marilyn James and the Director of the Nottingham Unit of the RDS, Dr Sarah Armstrong.The posts will play a School wide role across the SoM and with external research partners. The role holders will join an existing team of health economists within the SoM. This is an excellent opportunity to the SoM at Nottingham in its commitment to health economics.
 
In the Health Economics Unit the successful candidates will work on a range of projects both new and existing. These will include a NIHR Programme Grant (ROWTATE): A Multicentre Research Programme to Enhance Return to Work after Trauma; a EME funded study BRIGhTMIND, Randomised double-blind controlled trial of connectivity guided theta burst transcranial magnetic stimulation versus repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment resistant moderate to severe depression; a NIHR RfPB MiPain - a RCT comparing intravenous Morphine with intravenous Paracetamol for pain relief in patients presenting with acute fractured neck of femur to the Emergency Department: and play an active role in developing new research.
 
In the RDS role the successful candidates will provide expert methodological support and advice to researchers who are developing high quality applied health or social care research applications for submission to national peer reviewed funding streams. There will also be opportunities for the candidates to contribute to the delivery of short courses, workshops and seminars.
 
The candidates must have a PhD in health economics or with a major component in health economics. They will have evidence of applying health economics methods in the health care setting and a publication record in applied health economics. Training and skills in health economics modelling and trials are required and experience in the various health economic evaluation methods.  Candidates must also have the ability to communicate well with researchers who have little or no knowledge of health economics. The posts will enable career development and the chance to demonstrate clear management and analytical skills to develop the role holders’ career.
 
The posts will be offered on fixed-term contracts until 30 September 2023. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week); however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 29 hours per week) split equally between SoM and RDS EM. Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours.
 
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Marilyn James or Dr Sarah Armstrong, Co-Director of the RDS EM, email: [log in para visualizar] or sarah.armstrong.nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to these emails will not be accepted

4) Lecturer post - Health Economics at UCL, London, UK

Lecturer post in Health Economics at the UCL Institute of Global Health (IGH). The deadline for applications is 8 September.
 
The post-holder will be responsible for an active and growing teaching and research portfolio. Particularly, the post-holder will be expected to take a leadership role within UCL's new MSc in Health Economics and Decision Science, developing and delivering new course content. 
 
In addition, the post holder will be expected to build a strong research portfolio in the economics of global health. Close interaction with supportive colleagues at IGH and UCL more broadly, and access to partners and sites in Kenya, Mozambique, India, Iran and Pakistan among others, will enable the post-holder to pursue a successful research programme leading to high-quality publications with excellent opportunities for future career development within the world-renowned global health community at UCL. 
 
The post will be based at the Centre for Global Health Economics, Institute for Global Health, 30 Guildford Street, London.
 
This is an open-ended post which is available from September 2018.
 
Details can be found here:
https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTc0MDI2NCZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnZhY194dHJhNTA0MTE3OC41MF81MDQxMTc4PTkyNzg2JnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0yMjQ=

5) University of Bristol UK: Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health Economics

The University of Bristol wishes to appoint a highly talented health economist with the potential to secure their own research funding and to contribute to multi-disciplinary research collaborations. The successful candidate will contribute to a range of applied and methodological research projects, manage early career researchers and be a member of the HEB (www.bristol.ac.uk/health-economics) management group. We work closely with other methodological research groups including the Multi-parameter Evidence Synthesis; Social Sciences and Health; Bristol Appraisal and Review of Research; and the Centre for Medical Statistics. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate how their research interests complement the existing strengths of HEB and the Department of Population Health Sciences (http://www.bristol.ac.uk/population-health-sciences/).

Candidates must have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in health economics or closely related subject and broad knowledge and expertise in health economics methods and their applications. Candidates must have a strong publication record and experience of conducting high-quality health economics research. Experience of contributing to research grant applications would be advantageous.

Informal enquiries can be made to: Professor William Hollingworth, Telephone: 0117 4283135, E-mail: [log in para visualizar]

Or Professor Joanna Coast, Telephone: 0117 4283134, E-mail: [log in para visualizar]

Or Professor Nicky Welton; Telephone: 0117 3313918; E-mail: [log in para visualizar]
 
Further details: http://www.bristol.ac.uk/jobs/find/
Job number: ACAD103504
Closing date for applications 30-Sep-2018

6) Research Associate in Health Economics, Imperial College London

An opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join the Centre for Health Policy, Institute of Global Health Innovation. This post will be part time and fixed-term for 12 months. 

Duties and responsibilities
The post holder will be responsible for working within the Centre for Health Policy’s Health Economics team and will conduct the quantitative and economic evaluation of the Prescribed Specialised Services Commissioning for Quality and Innovation (PSS CQUIN) incentive schemes using advanced micro econometric methods for policy evaluation to analyse hospital episodes statistics and related data sets. In addition, he/she will be expected to contribute to the writing of reports and publications to refereed journals and disseminate research findings to policymakers, academics, and other stakeholders.

Essential requirements
Applicants as part of their application must demonstrate how they meet the essential criteria for this post but in particular, must have obtained or be close to obtaining a PhD or equivalent qualification in health economics or a similar discipline. In addition, applicants must have experience in applying advanced micro-econometric techniques for programme evaluation and managing and analysing large administrative or survey data sets.

Further information
The deadline for applications is 9 September 2018.
To apply and for more information, please visithttp://www.imperial.ac.uk/jobs/description/MED00732/research-associate
This post is part time (0.75 FTE), fixed term for 12 months.

Should you have any queries please contact: Dr Søren Rud Kristensen [log in para visualizar]

7) Current vacancies in HEDS, Sheffield, UK

The closing dates in order of appearance are 19 September, 13 September and 12 September. 
The link to our job website is  https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs and candidates can use the job reference number to find the vacancy and apply (might need to set up an account first). 


Job Reference Number:	UOS020060
Job Title: Research Associate in Health Economics and Decision Modelling
Contract Type: This post is fixed term for 2 years
Working Pattern:Full time
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
 
Department:School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR)  Health Economics and Decision Science 
 
Salary:	Grade 7 Research Associate
£30,688 to £38,833 per annum with the potential to progress to £42,418 through sustained exceptional contribution.
Closing Date:	19 September 2018
 
We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate (Grade 7) in Health Economics and Decision Modelling. The post is within the Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) section of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR). 
 
You will support research and consultancy programmes in the Section of Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS). The work will be focused on applied cost-effectiveness analysis and health economic modelling working on a range of projects and with a range of funders including NHS organisations, government bodies and agencies, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, and research funders nationally and internationally.  This will include work as part of the ScHARR Technology Appraisal Group, which conducts analyses and reviews of submissions as part of the NICE process, economic evaluation around clinical trials, and methods development work relating to any of those areas. The mix of work will be determined both by the needs of those work programmes and the expertise and interests of the successful candidate. 
 
You may contribute to the writing of research and consultancy proposals and conduct analyses as part of a broad portfolio of studies. You may also develop methodological work and provide associated training on those methods. You will disseminate findings in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to/ensure wider impact with decision makers. 
 
Applicants should have research experience in health economics and decision modelling. You should expect to develop existing methodological research interests, complementary to those within HEDS.   You will also contribute to the development and delivery of Masters level teaching, supervision of postgraduate students and the provision of other types of training. You should have a Masters Degree or equivalent in a numerate subject, for example, mathematics, operational research, statistics or economics..  
 
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
 
This post is fixed term for 2 years working full time.
 
Follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information about what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work.
 
Job Reference Number:UOS020025
Job Title: Research Associate in Infectious Disease Modelling 
Contract Type: Fixed-term for three years
Working Pattern: Full time
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
 
Department:School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) Health Economics and Decision Science 
 
Salary:	Grade 7 Research Associate
£30,688 to £38,833 per annum with the potential to progress to £42,418 through sustained exceptional contribution.
 
 
Closing Date:	13 September 2018
 
Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University?
We are seeking to appoint to a Research Associate (G7) in Infectious Disease Modelling. The post is within the Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) section of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR)
 
This is a chance to work applying mathematical models to the largest ever randomized evaluation of interventions to reduce tuberculosis (TB) burden in high TB and HIV burden settings. The TREATS project is building on the largest ever HIV prevention trial, the HPTN071 (or PopART) trial across 21 communities in Zambia and South Africa, with a total population of over one million people. 
 
This 3-year role is part of an EDCTP-funded international consortium, involving collaboration with investigators in Zambia and South Africa, as well as at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of Oxford. The successful applicant will have strong mathematical or epidemiological background, excellent programming skills, and an ability to communicate across disciplines in order to successfully apply these skills to real-world problems. Applications from individuals wishing to change from mathematical fields are welcome. 
 
This post builds on our department’s track record of excellence in economic evaluation, and is part of a growing interest in global health.
 
You will primarily be working with Dr Pete Dodd in ScHARR, but also with the wider members of the TREATS project, for the, particularly the trialists at Zambart and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, the health economics team at Imperial College London, and the PopART HIV modelling team at Oxford. You will also have a smaller model development role in support of the CaP TB and TB-SPEED Projects on paediatric TB.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
Follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information about what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work. 
This post is fixed-term for 3 years and is available from 1st September (or as soon as possible thereafter) 
 
Job Reference Number:	UOS020007
Job Title: Research Fellow in Health Economics and Decision Modelling in low-and middle-income countries 
Contract Type: Fixed-term for three years
Working Pattern: Full time
Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
 
Department:School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR)
Health Economics and Decision Science 
 
Salary:	Grade 8 Research Fellow
£39,992- £47,722 per annum, with the potential to progress to £53,691 through sustained exceptional contribution.
 
 
Closing Date:	12th September 2018
 
Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University?
We are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow (G8) in Health Economics and Decision Modelling in low- and middle-income countries. The post is within the Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) section of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR). 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to work on modelling and economic evaluations of interventions to improve approaches to finding and treating children with tuberculosis (TB) in high-burden settings. The work will evaluate a number of multi-country clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a UNITAID funded project, in partnership with institutions in trial countries, Université de Bordeaux, and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. 

The successful applicant will have experience of undertaking economic evaluations, excellent modelling and statistical programming skills, and a history of effective communication across multidisciplinary projects. This 3-year post builds on ScHARR’s track record of excellence in economic evaluation, and is part of a growing interest in global health. It is an opportunity to someone with expertise in decision modelling in high-income settings to develop a track record of applying these skills to global health, while working in one of the leading departments in the country for health economics and intervention evaluation.

You will primarily be working with Dr Pete Dodd and Prof Simon Dixon in ScHARR, but also with the trialists for the CaP TB and TB-SPEED Projects, and a wider paediatric tuberculosis modelling and economics team beyond Sheffield, across the projects.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

Follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information about what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work. 
This post is fixed-term for 3 years and is available from 1st September (or as soon as possible thereafter) 

8) Senior analyst vacancies at NHS England

NHS England is recruiting senior analysts who have a passion and commitment to improving care for patients, ensuring the most effective use of public resources and contributing to a culture that values the use of evidence, analysis and research to improve decision making.  We are looking for people with strong analytical skills -  including economists - to join our teams in Leeds and in London.  We have a variety of fixed term and permanent posts and are very happy to consider secondments and part-time working arrangements. The specific roles we are recruiting to include:
•         -work within the Operational Research and Evaluation Unit using problem structuring, advanced data analysis and modelling to work on the design and evaluation of high impact changes in the NHS
•         -providing analytical support to the Learning Disabilities Programme
•         -leading on the implementation of a new aggregate data collection from providers of Integrated Urgent Care, to be developed in conjunction with the policy team to underpin the recently published IUC performance indicators. 
 
Salary is on Agenda for Change Band 8b (£49,242 to £59,964 plus inner London weighting where appropriate) and you must apply through NHS Jobs.

Closing date is 23:59 on 16th September 2018
 
Further details are available at:  www.analystrecruitment.org where you will find the link to the specific posts on NHS Jobs but links provided below.
 
 https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6779001/senior-analytical-manager-/?LinkSource=PremiumListing#?vwo-abc=B Leeds
 
https://jobs.theguardian.com/job/6779004/senior-analytical-manager-/?LinkSource=PremiumListing#?vwo-abc=B London

9) Health Economics Research Unit (HERU), University of Aberdeen
 
HERU are currently advertising for a Research Fellow in Health Economics. Candidates with prior training, research experience and a solid publications record in economics, health economics or other quantitative disciplines (e.g. operations research) are encouraged to apply. 
 
You must have a PhD in economics, health economics, operations research, or other relevant quantitative discipline; or an MSc in a relevant quantitative discipline plus extensive equivalent research experience in an academic or industry setting to demonstrate the ability to work at this level.
 
This post is funded principally to expand health economics research within the Institute of Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) through collaboration with research groups across the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition. Duties will include the provision of advice to academics and clinicians who are developing proposals for research funding. The research scope will include design and analysis of trial and model-based economic evaluations, quantitative analysis of existing secondary data, and, where appropriate, integration of such data within economic evaluations. The post holder would be expected to work across different research themes within HERU.
 
Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 7 salary scale (£40,792 - £48,676 per annum) and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.
 
Further details of the post, person specification and how to apply are available at thepost advert on the University of Aberdeen recruitment page.
 
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2nd October 2018.