Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics
Lead health economic evaluations for the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium to reduce pregnancy and maternity inequalities.
Best for:Best for experienced health economists with a strong background in economic evaluation, modelling, and health disparities research.
Overview
The University of Southampton is seeking an ambitious Senior Research Fellow in Health Economics to join the Primary Care Population Sciences and Medical Education department. Working within the Preconception and Interpregnancy Health theme of the NIHR Maternity Disparities Consortium, the postholder will lead health economic evaluations of a new system-wide care blueprint. Responsibilities include assessing costs, cost-effectiveness, and equity impacts while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare partners, and policymakers. This part-time, fixed-term position offers an exceptional opportunity to advance research independence and inform national health policies.
What you'll do
- Lead the health economics evaluation of the new preconception and interpregnancy care blueprint
- Develop comprehensive economic evaluation and analysis plans
- Conduct economic modelling and secondary data analysis to assess costs, cost-effectiveness, and equity impacts
- Synthesize research evidence and produce high-quality academic outputs and reports
- Collaborate closely with NHS partners, commissioners, policymakers, and community organisations
- Contribute to knowledge exchange, policy engagement, and the development of postgraduate and PhD researchers
Requirements
Degree required: Master's or PhD in Health Economics or a related quantitative discipline
Language: English
Instruction: English
Publications: A strong publication record commensurate with a senior research fellow level
- Demonstrated experience in health economics and economic evaluation
- Proficiency in conducting economic modelling and secondary data analysis
- Ability to develop formal economic evaluation and analysis plans
- Strong track record of producing high-quality research publications
- Experience working within multidisciplinary research teams
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-14
Submit your application through the external application portal before the specified deadline. Ensure all required application documents are attached as requested in the vacancy description.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Job Description and Person Specification response
Contact
Tracey Sach· Professor
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