ABOUT US

York Health Economics Consortium (YHEC) is a health economic consulting company formed in 1986 and wholly owned by, and based at the University of York. We provide consultancy and research to a wide range of public and private sector bodies. We are looking to recruit a Research Assistant to undertake a wide range of projects in our digital health technologies (DHT) team.
We have a team of around 65 staff and hold the Investors in People accreditation with our composite score of 778, against an industry benchmark of 729, putting us in the top 26% of organisations. We want staff to enjoy working at YHEC; our office is a friendly place to work and we have an employee wellbeing programme. This is based on suggestions from staff and includes lunchtime walks, sporting activities and charity fundraising events. YHEC staff nominate a charity on an annual basis and undertake fundraising throughout the year. We also have a social committee who organise events on a regular basis. We are keen to support voluntary / charitable activities and staff may set aside up to two days per year (in work time) to undertake such activities. Staff at YHEC enjoy our inclusive, flexible and friendly working environment. We currently have a hybrid approach to working with days in the office varying by individual preference, however, we are finding that new joiners prefer to be in the office full time for the first six months before moving to a hybrid model.
We are currently seeing an increase in the number of new, innovative, digital health technologies (DHT) and artificial intelligence (AI) health care tools within our dedicated DHT and population health workstream. These new technologies have introduced new challenges in health economics and the methods used to evaluate DHT and AI tools. We are working with a range of organisations including the NHS, Academic Health Science Networks, clinical groups and DHT / AI manufacturers. This creates an exciting opportunity to work on the cutting edge of digital health technology analysis in the UK and to help shape the way DHT and AI technologies are evaluated in the future.
DHTs and AI technologies often influence the diagnostic, screening and treatment pathways. This means they are of interest to decision makers at local, regional and national level. There are often evidence challenges associated with these technologies. this can mean ‘messy’ decision problems that require creative solutions to model conceptualisation. This often means that the modelling requires wider consideration of factors such as inequalities, sustainability, and impact on other non-health sectors. Due to the breadth of technologies and disease areas, DHT analysts need to be skilled in a variety of modelling approaches including early modelling, decision tree, Markov cohort, Markov Monte Carlo, and patient level simulations.
Our location means that staff have full access to the range of facilities offered by the University of York. There is free parking for YHEC staff that are based in the office and secure cycle parking. Showering facilities are available in the office. We encourage staff to engage with other research departments based at the University. The combination of our unique location and the breadth of our research portfolio makes YHEC a stimulating environment to work in, providing opportunities to work with a wide range of clients using multiple research methods. We want to help you to further develop your professional career at YHEC.
The main purpose of this role is to undertake research and administrative tasks on all projects undertaken by a team of researchers in YHEC. The post holder will work alongside other Research Assistants in the DHT team. The role will suit a recent graduate who would like to gain an understanding of health research.
Main Duties:

The main responsibilities of a Research Assistant are:

• Undertaking discrete small research projects / tasks, e.g. data analysis, collating cost information, literature reviewing, qualitative telephone interviews, writing sections of reports.
• Development of simple health economic models and costing tools in Excel using an existing template.
• Involvement in preparing proposals for project work, e.g. background research, gathering literature, drafting / collating standard sections of proposal.
• Proactive management of projects, including project monitoring, e.g. ensuring minimal slippage, flagging up deadlines to team.
• Preparation of brief notes, agendas, minutes, reports and related project correspondence.
• Collating and managing team procedures/handbooks for general office use. House-styling of proposals, tenders, questionnaires and reports.
• Occasional supervision of other support staff if helping on specific projects.

Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Educated to degree level in a numerical based discipline such as Economics, Psychology, Bio-Medical Sciences, Mathematics or Statistics or have relevant job experience.

Desirable Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Good educational background (including English and Mathematics GCSE grade B or equivalent).
• Experience of undertaking and or contributing to quantitative research projects.
• Good IT skills in Excel including basic knowledge of functions.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills:

o Time management.
o Prioritising workload to meet specific deadlines.

o Working to deadlines and ensuring project team are aware of these.

• Ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative with a high degree of self-motivation and proactivity.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with an adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and discretion.

For further information on the role, YHEC and how to apply please see our website www.yhec.co.uk, under YHEC Careers.
To apply please complete the application form on our website, details above.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (required

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE NOT A BRITISH OR IRISH CITIZEN, FROM 1 JANUARY 2021 YOU WILL REQUIRE PERMISSION TO WORK IN THE UK. THIS WILL NORMALLY BE IN THE FORM OF A VISA BUT, IF YOU ARE AN EEA/SWISS CITIZEN AND RESIDENT IN THE UK BEFORE 31 DECEMBER 2020, THIS MAY BE YOUR PASSPORT OR STATUS UNDER THE EU SETTLEMENT SCHEME. PLEASE CAN YOU CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED PERMISSIONS ON THE APPLICATION FORM. IF YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT INCLUDE THIS, IT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

This post is covered by The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £24,087.50-£28,700.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• York YO10 5NQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: 250

The main responsibilities of a Research Assistant are:

• Undertaking discrete small research projects / tasks, e.g. data analysis, collating cost information, literature reviewing, qualitative telephone interviews, writing sections of reports.
• Development of simple health economic models and costing tools in Excel using an existing template.
• Involvement in preparing proposals for project work, e.g. background research, gathering literature, drafting / collating standard sections of proposal.
• Proactive management of projects, including project monitoring, e.g. ensuring minimal slippage, flagging up deadlines to team.
• Preparation of brief notes, agendas, minutes, reports and related project correspondence.
• Collating and managing team procedures/handbooks for general office use. House-styling of proposals, tenders, questionnaires and reports.
• Occasional supervision of other support staff if helping on specific projects