Research Fellow in Pharmacoeconomics

Bangor University is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow to its Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation (CHEME). Applications are invited from post-doctoral researchers with an existing track record of research, to join the Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy and Prescribing Research (PEPPER) group within CHEME.

Based on research outputs, the Research Excellence Framework indicated that we are rated 3rd out of 94 institutions, with 95% of outputs being world leading and internationally excellent.

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Purpose of the Job

The post will be part of an established and expanding research group conducting economic evaluations alongside clinical trials and methodological research related to the evaluation of medicines

The post holder will be responsible for the planning, conduct and analysis of a variety of research projects undertaken within the PEPPER group and in conjunction with external partners, and the dissemination of the research outputs by publications and conference presentations.

The post holder will have specific responsibility for the economic evaluation alongside the HEAL-COVID clinical trial. The post holder will also be expected to lead on the development of opportunities to attract research funding and on co-ordinating and supervising project teams, and to contribute to the thriving research environment within CHEME.

Main

**Responsibilities**:

- Conducting electronic literature searches according to systematic review / meta-analytic methodology.
- Identifying service utilisation and cost data, including from national routine data collections such as via NHS Digital.
- Data analysis and interpretation.
- Liaising with other researchers working on projects.
- Preparation of interim and final project reports.
- Lead on, and contribute to papers for publication in peer-reviewed journals. - Presentation of papers at relevant conferences.
- Attending Trial Management Group meetings, as required.
- Provide training and mentorship for other researchers within the CHEME research centre.
- Lead on the organisation and supervision of project teams.
- Attend meetings within the University or externally on behalf of and to represent CHEME when required.

Other

**Responsibilities**:
The list of main duties and responsibilities is not meant to be exhaustive, but merely an indication of the main areas of activity for the post. It may be amended or added to, at the discretion of Professor Dyfrig Hughes and the Head of School of Medical and Health Sciences with other duties commensurate with the role function and grade following consultation with the post holder.
- Attend internal meetings and to undertake administrative responsibilities that improve the work undertaken by the Centre for Health Economics and Medicines Evaluation.
- Maintain a positive approach to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
- The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.
- The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.
- The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for him/her self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by his/her actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

PhD (or MSc and applicable research experience) in health economics, or a discipline requiring a sound background in quantitative research methods.

An established research reputation in the discipline.

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

Significant work experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of conducting economic evaluations.

Experience of using statistical analysis software such as Stata and/or R.

Publications in peer reviewed journals and at conference.

Experience of organising and supervising a project team.

Skills/Abilities

Essential

Demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills, and with attention to detail.

Demonstrate advanced analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results appropriately.

Demonstrate the ability to prioritise work load and work to often tight deadlines.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team, and in a multi-disciplinary context.

Demonstrate excellent computer skills, including MS Office, PowerPoint, Excel.

Ability to work flexibly with, and present ideas to, people from a wide variety of academic or clinical disciplines and other backgrounds.

Demonstrate proven project ma