The University of York exists for public good, combining academic excellence with social purpose. As a world-leading institution and a member of the prestigious Russell Group, we combine outstanding research and teaching with purposeful community engagement. York’s global reputation rests on its outstanding achievements in teaching and research, and is one of only four universities in the UK - alongside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial College London - which is both in the top ten in the UK for the quality of its research and has a gold ranking for the quality of its teaching.
We have ambitious plans to open a campus in Mumbai, connected to local industry and business, and dedicated to the extraordinary dynamism of Maharashtra. Bringing the ‘York experience’ to this energetic city, at the heart of this dynamic and vibrant country. The University of York Mumbai is set to welcome students from the academic year 2026/27. It will initially offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in computer science with AI and cybersecurity, business, economics, and creative industries.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• PhD in Economics/Health Economics or a related subject area from a recognised institution, or equivalent experience.
• Appropriate academic professional and teaching qualification.
• Extensive experience of research and teaching in Economics/Health Economics.
• International leader in a major research field with a substantial publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals.
• Significant and sustained success in accessing research grants and other external funding.
• Proven academic leadership and managerial skills.

As a Professor, you will be instrumental in advancing Economics/Health Economics both nationally and internationally, establishing the Mumbai campus as a center of excellence through your groundbreaking research, impactful publications, innovative teaching, and valuable consultancy. You will be at the forefront of shaping the Economics/Health Economics academic landscape, pioneering acclaimed research, and publishing influential works in top-tier journals, as well as presenting at leading conferences.
You will play a key role in securing external funding and fostering collaborative research initiatives, while also mentoring the next generation of scholars, including research students and post-doctoral researchers. In your teaching capacity, you will innovate and lead curriculum development, designing and delivering engaging undergraduate and graduate programmes.