Research Fellow
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About this role
Department
Centre for Health Economics
Salary
£37,694 - £46,049 per year
Grade
Grade 6
Contract status
Fixed term
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
7 October 2026
Posted Date
11/08/2026
Apply by
08/09/2026
Job Reference
15229
Documents
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow within the Health Policy team to contribute to the NIHR Policy Research Unit: Economics of Health and Social Care Systems (ESHCRU) on a full-time contract (part-time applications will also be considered with a minimum of 0.8 FTE). This is a fixed term appointment ending 31 December 2028.
The successful applicant will apply an economic perspective to the quantitative analysis and evaluation of UK health systems and policy. ESHCRU uses microeconomic and microeconometric analysis techniques to answer important policy questions. Recent examples of ESHCRU research can be found on our website.
The Research Fellow will be based in the CHE, one of the world's most prominent academic health economics research centres. For over forty years we have been committed to the development and application of economics to promote health and wellbeing through the effective, efficient, and equitable use of scarce resources. We are a community of over 100 research staff, support staff, and PhD students. We provide a positive, flexible and supportive working environment, with an inclusive and friendly ethos, where diversity is recognised, valued and celebrated.
Find out more about what it's like to work in CHE.
CHE is a vibrant and collaborative research-only department and therefore all staff are encouraged to work on campus at least 50% of their contracted hours, ideally over the core working days of Tuesday - Thursday.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
Key requirements are (see job description for the full list):
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Peter Sivey ([HIDDEN TEXT]) or Prof. Nils Gutacker ([HIDDEN TEXT])
The University seeks to attract the very best staff from all over the world and has a visa application fee and immigration health surcharge reimbursement policy.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
Centre for Health Economics
Salary
£37,694 - £46,049 per year
Grade
Grade 6
Contract status
Fixed term
Hours of work
Full-time
Based at
University of York campus (with some remote working options available)
Interview date
7 October 2026
Posted Date
11/08/2026
Apply by
08/09/2026
Job Reference
15229
Documents
- Job Description (15229).docx.pdf (PDF, 246.01kb)
The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York is seeking to appoint a Research Fellow within the Health Policy team to contribute to the NIHR Policy Research Unit: Economics of Health and Social Care Systems (ESHCRU) on a full-time contract (part-time applications will also be considered with a minimum of 0.8 FTE). This is a fixed term appointment ending 31 December 2028.
The successful applicant will apply an economic perspective to the quantitative analysis and evaluation of UK health systems and policy. ESHCRU uses microeconomic and microeconometric analysis techniques to answer important policy questions. Recent examples of ESHCRU research can be found on our website.
The Research Fellow will be based in the CHE, one of the world's most prominent academic health economics research centres. For over forty years we have been committed to the development and application of economics to promote health and wellbeing through the effective, efficient, and equitable use of scarce resources. We are a community of over 100 research staff, support staff, and PhD students. We provide a positive, flexible and supportive working environment, with an inclusive and friendly ethos, where diversity is recognised, valued and celebrated.
Find out more about what it's like to work in CHE.
CHE is a vibrant and collaborative research-only department and therefore all staff are encouraged to work on campus at least 50% of their contracted hours, ideally over the core working days of Tuesday - Thursday.
Skills, Experience & Qualification Needed
Key requirements are (see job description for the full list):
- A Master's level qualification in health economics/economics or another closely related economic subdiscipline
- Knowledge in microeconomics and applied microeconometrics to engage in high-quality research
- Knowledge of advanced research techniques and methodologies applied in health economics (e.g., difference-in-differences, instrumental variables, panel data, theory development)
For informal enquiries: please contact Dr. Peter Sivey ([HIDDEN TEXT]) or Prof. Nils Gutacker ([HIDDEN TEXT])
The University seeks to attract the very best staff from all over the world and has a visa application fee and immigration health surcharge reimbursement policy.
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.
We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York's commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.
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applied microeconometricspanel data theory developmentMicro EconomicsDifference-in-Differences (DiD)instrumental variablesadvanced research techniques