Vacancy Reference: HTA0008SG

Position: Research Fellow

Health Economics Research Group

Salary range: £20,842 to £31,525 (plus LW of £2,166)

HERG has a long-standing and internationally recognised programme of policy-relevant and methodological research in health economics. To expand and develop its programme of work, HERG is seeking to appoint a new Research Fellow.

The aims of this new research post are (1) to design and undertake economic analyses of large datasets using regression analysis and other statistical methods and (2) to design and undertake economic evaluations of health care programmes to reduce infectious diseases and improve public health.

Individuals with an ability to either undertake economic analyses of large datasets or to undertake modelling for economic evaluations are encouraged to apply.

Applicants should have a good first degree and either a relevant postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience. A PhD in an appropriate discipline is desirable but not essential.

The post provides excellent opportunities for undertaking research. The successful candidate will be actively encouraged to undertake high quality research and to publish it in top-ranked peer-reviewed journals. They will also be encouraged to present their work at academic/non-academic meetings and conferences, and to develop proposals for external research funding.

The initial appointment will be for 3 years. Salary range £20,842 to £31,525 (plus London Weighting of £2,166) depending on qualifications and experience.

The closing date for applications is 9 February 2007.

Application forms must be completed for this position.  For a downloadable application form and further details visit the Brunel Web pages on http://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/job/  Alternatively please send a large SAE to Human Resources, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH or email [log in to unmask] quoting vacancy ref no. HTA0008SG

Please contact Professor Martin Buxton, Director of HERG (Tel 01895 265443; Email [log in to unmask] ) or Dr. Stephen Morris (Tel +44 (0)1895 265462; Email: [log in to unmask]) for an informal discussion.

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If you do not hear from the University within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.