Senior Research Associate - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University

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Description

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

What's in it for you? Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

Salary:
£43,414 to £51,805 per annum

Closing Date: 29 January 2023

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Research Associate with health economics expertise to join the Health Economics Group in the Population Health Sciences Institute.

The post-holder will develop and lead research in the area of economic evaluation and/or outcome valuation. Applicants should have a PhD in Economics or Health Economics or equivalent experience.

Fixed term for two years.

As part of our commitment to career development for research staff, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles.

These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities

Show academic leadership in health economics in the Health Economic Group and the Population Health Science Institute
Develop research proposals and funding bids for prestigious funders (e.g. NIHR, MRC, ESRC), and be successful in obtaining funding
Plan and lead high quality research, project managing the research activity, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. Plan the research to be undertaken, as a selfcontained item or as part of a broader programme
Conduct work related to the methodological development, design and conduct of economic evaluation including: costing of interventions; data collection and analysis; Outcome valuation; decision analytic modelling
Carry out research within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and to an appropriate standard
Publish in high quality peer reviewed journals and disseminate findings at conferences nationally and internationally
Undertake teaching of health economics on the Institute and Faculty of Medical Science postgraduate and undergraduate courses as required
Collect and organise data; ensure that research activity and data is consistent with current research governance instructions and Data Protection legislation; ensure that research activity and data collection and management meet the demands of new instructions and legislation as these come into effect and keep appropriate records
Identify and undertake a programme of professional development, including further training in research methods and other transferable skills
To contribute to the activities of the Health Economics Group at Newcastle University
Carry out administrative tasks and other duties to support the Population Health Sciences Institute as required by the Dean

The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Significant experience of conducting research in the areas of economic evaluation, and/or outcome valuation
Ability to work independently and as part of the research project team
Ability to prioritise key tasks
Demonstrable ability to work in a range of education settings and situations
Ability to carry out research project work within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and producing research to an appropriate standard
Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with others
Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect research/personal data according to protocols and principles of good research practice
Ability to prepare reports and papers for presentation at national and international conferences and meetings
Experience of preparing research proposals for submission to competitive funding organisations (e.g. NIHR, research councils)
Evidence of ability to write for high quality peer reviewed publications with a publication record at a national level
Evidence of skills in using relevant statistical and economic modelling packages and the ability to undertake modelling of study data

Desirable

Experience of research on methodological aspects of economic evaluation
Experience of supervising less experienced staff and postgraduate students
Teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate level in an academic setting

Qualifications:

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment p