University of Exeter Medical School (Health Economics Group, Institute of Health Service Research)
This full time post is available immediately on a fixed term basis for 2 years and 6 months.
The University of Exeter is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities. We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, and have achieved a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017. The University of Exeter has over 22,000 students and 4600 staff from 180 different countries and has been rated the WhatUni2017 International Student Choice. Our research focuses on some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today, with 98% of our research rated as being of international quality in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework. We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students.
This position will support the development of a talented individual, by providing the necessary support and training to become a specialist in health economics. This exciting new post will provide training and research experience in Health Economics, including an opportunity to study for a Masters in Health Economics, part-time, whilst gaining valuable research experience in Health Economics over a range of projects taking place in the University of Exeter Medical School.
The Health Economics Group is one of 15 Groups working within the Institute of Health Research. Health Economics in Exeter is thriving and is a key discipline underpinning methodological and applied research in the Institute and more broadly across the University of Exeter Medical School and its internal and external partners. Working in the Health Economics Group you will have the opportunity to join exciting research collaborations with a range of local, regional, national and international partners, and our close internal and external links will provide excellent opportunities to interact with other economists, statisticians, OR/modellers, psychologists, clinicians, and a wide range of related scientists.
The successful applicant will be looking for a career in academic research, will be ambitious, motivated, and have an undergraduate degree in a relevant area, ideally economics or a subject with economics as a major component, although those from other quantitative and/or health related disciplines (e.g. maths, statistics, operational research) are also encouraged to apply.
For study on a Masters in Health Economics course, the tuition fees will be paid by University of Exeter Medical School at the UK/EU rate. Please note that if the successful candidate comes from countries outside the European Union they will be liable for the difference between 'UK/EU- home student fees' and 'international student fees'.
To view the Job Description and Person Specification document please click here.
Interviews are expected to be the week commencing 30 July
What we can offer you
- Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
- Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
- An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
- Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
- A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy
- A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon
For an informal conversation regarding this post please contact Professor Anne Spencer, a.e.spencer@exeter.ac.uk or (01392) 726044.
This role may be subject to additional background screening.
The College is proud to have a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment and impact to providing equality of opportunity and advancing the representation of women in STEM/M subjects. Our Inspiring Stories tell you more about how we support our staff, including through a mentoring programme to help our staff learn from the professional and life experience of colleagues and explore opportunities and actions for career progression.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer. We are officially recognised as a Disability Confident employer, an Athena Swan accredited institution and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
