The University of Manchester
Research Associate In Health Economics
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Research Associate in Economics/Health Economics
We wish to appoint a Research Associate with expertise in economics and/or health economics to join the Health Organisation, Policy and Economics (HOPE) research group at The University of Manchester. The successful candidate will join the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Policy Research Unit in Health and Care Systems and Commissioning (PRUComm).
You will be responsible for:
- Contribute to the design, conduct and analysis of novel research as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Identify and critically appraise relevant academic and policy literature
- Source, collate and clean a range of administrative and survey data on health and care spending, utilisation, and outcomes
- Design and undertake micro-econometric analyses
- Develop networks and productive working relationships with key stakeholders within the NHS and Department of Health and Social Care
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
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- Excellent undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related quantitative discipline
- Excellent Masters degree (or equivalent) in Economics or Health Economics, with a substantial econometrics component
- Experience of applying micro-econometric techniques
- Experience of managing and analysing complex data sets
- Clear oral and written presentation skills, with the ability to communicate with both academic and policy audiences
Desirable Criteria:
- PhD in Health Economics or Economics
- Evidence of publishing in high-quality peer-reviewed journals
- Experience of applying micro-econometric techniques for programme evaluation
- Knowledge of the health and care system in England
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
This full-time post allows a mix of office-based and homeworking within the UK. The minimum expectation is that you attend the office in Manchester on a weekly basis for wider research group meetings/seminars.
Our Benefits Include:
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
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For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Rachel Meacock
Email Address: rachel.meacock@manchester.ac.uk
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