Two Job Vacancies at ScHARR - Research Assistants

We are currently advertising for two Research Assistants to join the Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) Section as part of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG).

** Closing date Monday 27th June **

ScHARR, Regent Court

Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University?

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) to join the Health Economics and Decision Science (HEDS) Section as part of the Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG). You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing support to health economics/decision modelling research staff on a range of applied policy and methodological research with a particular focus on the effects of alcohol and of tobacco.

The post is funded as part of the UK Prevention Research programme:- Shaping public health policies to reduce inequalities and harm (SPECTRUM). The projects involve designing and undertaking health economic, statistical, and epidemiological modelling-based analyses for policy appraisal.

Analysis of complex datasets and design of health economic models are key activities, as is methodological development to support the policy appraisal process. You will also contribute to writing research and consultancy tenders, and contribute to the Section’s teaching responsibilities by delivering tutorials.

You will have a graduate qualification in a numerate subject (e.g. statistics, economics, operational research, mathematics, or quantitative applied sciences or social sciences). A post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.

This post is designed to undertake project work half-time and at the same time undertake parttime education on our Masters in Health Economics and Decision Modelling (with an option for a candidate who is already fully qualified to take the role part-time without undertaking the MSc). 

Reference Number: UOS033256

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 2 years, 26 September 2022 - 25 September 2024

Working Pattern: Part-time: working 17.5 hours per week, working pattern to be agreed.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Department: School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR)

Salary: Grade 6

Closing Date: Monday 27 June 2022

The vacancy and ATJ can be found here.

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.