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Research Associate in Health Economics at The University of Manchester The University of Manchester in United Kingdom

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Public Policy

Funding

Fixed-term full-time Research Associate post for 26 months depending on start date, with salary £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on relevant experience. No scholarship/stipend funding is stated; this is salaried employment.

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

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United Kingdom

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The University of Manchester

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Keywords

Public Policy
Health Services Research
Health Economics
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Economics
Statistics

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Research Associate in Health Economics at The University of Manchester (Manchester, United Kingdom).

This is a fixed-term, full-time research position in the Health Organisation, Policy and Economics (HOPE) research group and the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Care Systems and Commissioning (PRUComm). The role focuses on health economics, economics, micro-econometrics, and analysis of administrative and survey data related to health and care spending, utilisation, and outcomes.

The successful candidate will contribute to the design, conduct, and analysis of novel multidisciplinary research; critically appraise academic and policy literature; clean and manage complex datasets; undertake micro-econometric analyses; and engage with stakeholders in the NHS and the Department of Health and Social Care.

Eligibility highlights: an excellent undergraduate degree in Economics or a related quantitative discipline, plus an excellent Masters degree in Economics or Health Economics with a substantial econometrics component. Experience with micro-econometric techniques and complex data analysis is essential. A PhD in Health Economics or Economics, publication experience, programme evaluation skills, and knowledge of the health and care system in England are desirable.

Funding and terms: salaried employment at £37,694–£46,049 per annum depending on experience; fixed term for 26 months (until 31 December 2028 depending on start date). Hybrid working is available, with weekly attendance in Manchester expected.

Deadline: applications close on 07/10/2026 at midnight.

Funding details

Fixed-term full-time Research Associate post for 26 months depending on start date, with salary £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on relevant experience. No scholarship/stipend funding is stated; this is salaried employment.

What's required

Excellent undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a related quantitative discipline; excellent Masters degree (or equivalent) in Economics or Health Economics with a substantial econometrics component; experience applying micro-econometric techniques; experience managing and analysing complex data sets; clear oral and written presentation skills with ability to communicate to academic and policy audiences. Desirable: PhD in Health Economics or Economics, publication record in high-quality peer-reviewed journals, experience with programme evaluation, and knowledge of the health and care system in England.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Manchester jobs portal using the job listing. Review the further particulars and person specification before submitting your application. Direct enquiries can be sent to Rachel Meacock at [email protected].

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