Vacancies

College of Life Sciences & Medicine

Part-time

Closing Date: 2 March 2012

Person Specification

The Health Economics Research Unit (HERU) is seeking to make a part-time appointment at Professorial level. This post is funded by the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorates.

The Unit is based in the Division of Applied Health Sciences, within the College of Life Sciences & Medicine.  HERU is one of the UK's leading research centres in the field of health economics.  In the 2008 RAE, researchers from HERU were placed joint top of the UK league in health services research. 

The post holder will join a vibrant and stimulating research environment. They will support existing research and establish new areas of methodological work within the Preference Elicitation and Assessment of Technologies (PEAT) Programme. They will also have a specific remit to provide strategic advice on developments within the field of technology appraisal.

The successful candidate will be a recognised international expert in health economics and health technology assessment, have an extensive record of high quality published research and an outstanding track record in securing research funding. Experience in academic leadership roles in health economics would be desirable.

Salary will be at the appropriate point of the Professorial scale with placement according to qualifications and experience. 

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Bob Elliott, Director of HERU.  Email: r.elliott@abdn.ac.uk or Tel: 01224 437163. 

PLEASE DO NOT SEND CV'S OR APPLICATIONS FORMS TO THE SCHOOL OR PROFESSOR ELLIOTT

Please quote reference on all correspondence: Ref: 1232543 

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2nd March 2012

The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.

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Director of Health Economics Research Unit

College of Life Sciences & Medicine

Full-time

Closing Date: 29 Feb 2012

Person Specification

The Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government Health Directorate (SGHD) and the University of Aberdeen seek to appoint a highly regarded and inspiring leader as Director of the Health Economics Research Unit (HERU). This is an exceptional opportunity to provide academic leadership for an internationally renowned research unit.

The successful candidate will have excellent inter-personal skills, in particular the ability to build and sustain productive working relationships with colleagues and senior decision makers in the Scottish Government and the NHS in Scotland. The Director will also maintain and develop HERU’s profile in the rest of the UK and internationally.

Applications are invited from economists working in health, as well as other areas of economics (eg. labour, industrial and public economics). Candidates must have an extensive record of high quality published research in Health Economics or a related area of microeconomics and demonstrate a track record in research income generation. The Director is responsible for the management of finances and human resources and previous administrative and managerial experience is desirable.

For an informal discussion about this appointment or to arrange a visit please contact: Professor Mike Greaves, Head of College of Life Sciences and Medicine (Tel: 01224 437966, Email: m.greaves@abdn.ac.uk

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa. As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Debbie Dyker, Senior Human Resources Manager, for further information on this.

Criteria

  • PhD in economics/health economics or other related subject or equivalent experience
  • Distinguished record of high quality applied and methodological published research in leading peer-reviewed journals
  • Outstanding record of securing competitive research grant income
  • Capacity to mentor and develop junior staff
  • A well-established international reputation
  • Excellent management, interpersonal, communication and administrative ability
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, and committed to collegiality and adding value to the broader aims of HERU/HSRU

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