Research Fellow in Health Economics

2 weeks ago


Bangor, United Kingdom Bangor University Full time

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 a record of research accomplishments to join the Pharmaceutical Economics, Policy and Prescribing Research (PEPPER) group within CHEME.

CHEME is one of the UK’s leading health economics research unit, with a portfolio of research projects in the areas of pharmaceutical economics and policy, economic evaluation alongside clinical trials, public health economics, and methodological research. Based on research outputs, the Research Excellence Framework indicated that 95% of our research is internationally-excellent or world-leading, and which placed us 9th out of 89 institutions.

The post is available from 1st October 2023 for a 3-year, fixed-term period. *An extension beyond this will be dependent on research funding being awarded to the post holder and the research centre.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Committed To Equal Opportunities.

Purpose of the Job

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

The post holder will be responsible for the planning, conduct, analysis, reporting and dissemination of research projects undertaken within the PEPPER group and in conjunction with external partners. The post holder will initially have specific responsibility for the economic evaluation of interventions developed and tested within the NIHR funded RENAL-AF programme. Opportunities will also be available for conducting trial
- and model-based economic evaluations in other clinical areas.

The post holder will also be expected to lead on the development of opportunities to attract research funding, to coordinate and supervise 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 the North Wales Medical School 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 equal opportunities policies, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Policy and the Welsh Language Standards.
- 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 posts.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

- PhD in health economics or in a related discipline.
- An established research reputation in the discipline.

Desirable:
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.
- Experience of involvement in peer revi



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