Research Fellow in Health Economics
Conduct health economic evaluations and systematic reviews to inform national healthcare policy at the University of York.
Best for:Best for quantitative researchers and health economists with expertise in economic modelling, decision analysis, and health technology assessment.
Overview
The Centre for Reviews and Dissemination at the University of York is seeking a Research Fellow in Health Economics to join its world-leading academic department. The successful candidate will contribute to the Technology Assessment Review programme and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence decision-making processes. Responsibilities include conducting health economic modelling, systematic reviews, and evidence synthesis to support public health policies. Applicants should possess strong quantitative skills, knowledge of cost-effectiveness analysis, and a relevant background in health economics or a quantitative discipline. This open-ended position offers a collaborative, flexible, and supportive working environment with opportunities for career development.
What you'll do
- Undertake health economic modelling and cost-effectiveness analyses within the Technology Assessment Review programme.
- Contribute to systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and evidence synthesis to support public health and national policy decisions.
- Collaborate with the York External Assessment Group to produce high-quality evidence reports for National Institute for Health and Care Excellence decision-making.
- Participate in the NIHR Evidence Synthesis Group programme and broader health economic research projects across the department.
- Lead specific research elements and supervise early-career researchers for candidates applying at Grade 7 level.
- Pursue independent research interests aligned with the centre's mission and health economics focus.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree and/or PhD in health economics or another quantitative discipline such as applied statistics or mathematics
Language: English
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative skills and comprehensive knowledge of health economics
- Proficiency in cost-effectiveness analysis and health economic decision modelling
- Good understanding of health technology assessment, systematic reviews, and meta-analysis
- Ability to critique and conceptualise complex quantitative data for healthcare policies
- Proven capability to lead research elements and mentor junior staff for Grade 7 applicants
- Open to applicants meeting the relevant criteria for Grade 6 or Grade 7 appointments
- Minimum 0.8 FTE working arrangement
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-12
Submit your application through the University of York online recruitment portal. Please clearly indicate whether you are applying for Grade 6 or Grade 7 in your application materials.
- CV
- Application form
Contact
Matthew Walton· Informal Enquiry Contact
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