Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health Economics (Vaccines)

**Reference**:
**MAY20250203**
- Expiry date:

- 13:54, Tue, 24th Jun 2025
- Location:

- Liverpool
- Salary:

- £46,735.00 - £73,513.00 Per Annum
- Benefits:

- 30 days holiday + Christmas closure
- Duration:

- 30 days holiday + Christmas closure

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching in global and tropical health. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, LSTM was ranked 2nd in the UK for research impact and 12th overall in clinical medicine, with nearly 50% of submitted publications graded world-leading (4*).

We are now seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health Economics of Vaccines to contribute to and lead high-impact research, teaching, and engagement on the economics of vaccine delivery in low
- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of evidence and policy on vaccine access and delivery.

**Key responsibilities will include**:

- Leading health economics research within collaborative vaccine projects, including protocol development, ethical approval, tool design, and data collection across sites in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad.
- Conducting advanced economic evaluations, including health systems costing, equity and budget impact analyses, and cost-effectiveness modelling of vaccine delivery strategies.
- Disseminating findings through high-quality publications, policy briefs, conference presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
- Developing and delivering teaching in health economics and financing within LSTM’s postgraduate programmes.
- Building sustainable partnerships with Ministries of Health, Finance, global funders (e.g. GAVI, Global Fund), and normative bodies (e.g. WHO).
- Supporting the career development of early-career researchers within and beyond LSTM.
- Demonstrable knowledge and research experience in vaccine economics, including in LMIC settings.
- Experience in health systems costing, economic modelling, and impact analysis.
- Full working proficiency in French, and a track record of conducting research in African or low-resource contexts.
- Excellent communication skills and evidence of academic publication.
- A strong commitment to equity, partnership, and capacity strengthening in global health.

For **Senior Lecturer** level, you will additionally bring:

- An established reputation in global health economics, with an excellent record of peer-reviewed publications and external grant funding.
- Significant experience in strategic leadership and mentoring, including PhD supervision as a primary supervisor.
- A clear vision to develop an impactful, sustainable portfolio of research on vaccine economics.

**In return, we offer**:

- A competitive salary depending on experience and level of appointment.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional Christmas closure days.
- Membership of generous occupational pension schemes.
- Agile and hybrid working options.
- A cycle-to-work scheme and discounted access to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre.
- Supportive career development and access to the Career Track programme.

**Application Process**

**Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM**

**About LSTM**

Founded in 1898, LSTM is the oldest institution in the world dedicated to research and teaching in tropical medicine. Our mission is to improve health outcomes in resource-limited settings through world-class research, teaching, and partnerships.

You can explore some of our achievements by viewing our latest Annual Report.

**LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies.