HEDS is part of the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield. We undertake research, teaching, training and consultancy on all aspects of health related decision science, with a particular emphasis on health economics, HTA and evidence synthesis.

Friday, 5 March 2021

Still time to apply and join us as a Research Associate - Public Health Economic Modelling in the area of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention.

There is still time to apply for the post of Research Associate in Public Health Economic Modelling in the area of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention. 

Reference Number: UOS027711
Salary: Grade 7
Details: Full-time and fixed-term for 17 months 
Closing Date: Tuesday 9 March 

Further details and application process can be found via this link


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The Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) section in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) are seeking to appoint a Research Associate in Public Health Economic Modelling. 

You will work on applied and methodological research projects relating to interventions for obesity and prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease. You will be expected to contribute to proposals for further research funding and contribute to dissemination of research findings in peer-reviewed publications and at conferences. You will be encouraged to contribute to Masters level teaching and supervision. You should have a postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject e.g. Health Economics, Psychology, or Economics and a PhD (or be close to completion) in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience). 

The team you will join is at the forefront of development of public health economic modelling and microsimulation. You will initially work with Dr Penny Breeze, Dr Chloe Thomas, and Professor Alan Brennan, on a number of different projects, with a view to developing your own programme of work.