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.

Tuesday, 5 April 2022

Job vacancy at ScHARR - Research Associate or a Research Fellow in Health Economics and Decision Modelling

Fancy working in a world-class research department?  Well look no further as we have a vacancy for a Research Associate or a Research Fellow in Health Economics and Decision Modelling. 


ScHARR @ Regent Court

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 consultancy and research funders including NHS organisations, government bodies and agencies, healthcare and pharmaceutical companies, both nationally and internationally. 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 will contribute to the writing of research and consultancy proposals and conduct analyses as part of a broad portfolio of studies. We would expect those appointed to Research Fellow to lead proposals. 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. A track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and conference presentation is desirable (essential for Research Fellow). 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.


Reference Number UOS032523

Salary: Grade 7/8

Details: Full-time and fixed-term for 2 years 

Closing Date: Thursday 28 April 2022 

The vacancy and About The Job can be found here.