Research Associate - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 104767 - Grade 6

at  University of Birmingham

POSITION DETAILS

Department of Applied Health Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,296 to £34,866 with potential progression once in post to £39,105
Grade: 6
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to September 2025
Closing date: 13th November 2024

ROLE SUMMARY

The post holder will have a knowledge and experience of health economics in order to undertake a trial-based economic evaluation as appropriate and carry out appropriate analyses.

MAIN DUTIES

• Review and critically appraise relevant economic literature
• Identify and collect appropriate cost data
• Estimate costs and conduct a trial-based economic evaluation
• Analyse and interpret research data as directed
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
• To attend relevant project meetings with colleagues
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters.
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• To a limited degree, support the HEU teaching programme, particularly in relation to the Masters programme in Health Economics and Health Policy/Econometrics
• Support any other appropriate activities that will help to achieve the objectives of the Health Economics Unit