Job Purpose

The successful candidate will support the health economics components of two large NIHR and UKRI projects.  They will have a strong background in quantitative analysis, ideally with experience in economic evaluations of complex public health or social care interventions.  The candidate will be expected to support complex and challenging HTA projects and contribute to the presentation and writing of research publications.  The candidate will be offered technical training on health technology assessment and on a broad range of generic research skills.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1.Plan and undertake research activities under the supervision of line manager or other senior members of the HEHTA team.

2.Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.

3.Liaise with collaborators within the research project, and attend and contribute to research programme meetings, representing HEHTA, and facilitating progress on the research programme overall.

4.Undertake structured literature reviews to identify appropriate evidence that will inform the research programme.  Contribute to the design, drafting and adaptation of data collection tools.

5. Document research outputs including maintaining records and databases, analysis and interpretation of all data, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.

6. Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops.

7. Support the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.

8. Support teaching activities within HEHTA (e.g. tutoring CPD courses) as assigned by line manager.

9. Engage in continuing professional development and remain up-to-date with current knowledge and recent advances in the discipline as appropriate.

10. Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.

11. Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World changers together

Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience  

Knowledge/Qualifications  

Essential:  

A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

A2. Knowledge of the disciplines of health economics and/or health technology assessment

Desirable

B1. An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

Skills

C1 A basic understanding of statistics

C2 A basic understanding of the role of economic evaluation in healthcare decision-making

C3 A basic understanding of decision analytical modelling

C4. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate

C5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely

C6. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach

C7. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate

C8. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working

C9. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Experience

Essential

D1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner to meet deadlines

D2. Ability to manage more than one project/task at a time and maintain high standards

Desirable

E1 Experience in developing or contributing to research grant applications

E2 Knowledge and experience of teaching methods and techniques in health economics and HTA or relevant subject area

E3. An emerging track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences

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Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Kathleen Boyd, Kathleen.Boyd@glasgow.ac.uk 

Terms and Conditions

Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 12 months from start date.

The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.  If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK, you will be required to meet the eligibility requirements of the visa route to be assigned a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Please note that this post may be eligible to be sponsored under the Skilled Worker visa route if tradeable points can be used under the Skilled Worker visa rules. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1 A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

2 An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.

3 A flexible approach to working.

4 A commitment to support your health and wellbeing, including a free 6-month UofG Sport membership for all new staff joining the University  https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/.

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

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Closing Date: 19 February 2026 at 23:45