Research Fellow (Health Economics) at University of Birmingham

Position Details

Institute of Applied Health Research

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Fixed Term contract up to December 2024 

Background

NHS England and NHS Improvement Rapid Diagnostic Centres (RDCs) are in place nationally, with one per cancer alliance. The aim of the service model is to support earlier and faster cancer diagnosis.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic researcher who will assess the costs and cost-effectiveness of the RDC centres in the West Midlands. 

Main Responsibilities

• To review and critically appraise relevant economic literature
• To identify and collect appropriate resource utilisation data and identify appropriate costs
• To extract relevant data from published economic studies. Such data is likely to include costs, outcomes, assumptions and other parameters 
• To estimate costs and conduct an economic evaluation (both model and trial-based) 
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Analyse and interpret data
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods 
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Communicate with the RDC Research team, including reports and attendance at RDC Research group meetings (virtual and face to face)
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• To a limited degree, to support the HEU teaching programme, particularly in relation to the Masters programme in Health Economics and Health Policy/Econometrics
• To support any other appropriate activities that will help to achieve the objectives of the Health Economics Unit
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• A Masters degree in Health Economics 
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly as demonstrated by conference presentation and publications where possible
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively 
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes 
• High level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Experience of using statistical analysis software such as STATA and SPSS 
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively 
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
• Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort 

Informal enquires to Raymond Oppong, email: r.a.oppong@bham.ac.uk.

To download the full job description and details of this position and submit an electronic application online please click on the ‘Apply’ above. Please quote the Job Ref 99260 in all enquiries.

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.