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About the opportunity

We have a great opportunity for an early career Health Economist to contribute an exciting economic evaluation research project, MOHMQuit, a program supporting pregnant women to quit smoking. The opportunity is for either a Research Associate (level A) or a Research Fellow (level B) depending on qualifications and experience supporting Dr Alison Pearce and the team.

This position will suit a PhD candidate (or others requiring flexibility) as we support flexible working arrangements within this project.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• conduct cost effectiveness analyses of health service programs, including developing or adapting cost effectiveness models
• obtain, critically appraise, and refine data from disparate sources (including grey literature) and studies as inputs to the economic modelling
• assemble research data, drawing insights and undertaking analyses under the guidance of senior academics
• prepare reports and contribute to conference presentations and the writing of peer-reviewed journal articles based on the results of research
• contribute to obtaining competitive funding for future research activities
• work in a multidisciplinary research team
• attendance at meetings and membership of relevant committees
• involvement in professional activities including attendance at conferences and seminars (subject to availability of funds).
• administrative functions connected with the research
• occasional contributions to the health economics teaching program within the field of the staff member's research.

About you

For Research Associate Level A:

• have a Masters in Health Economics, Public Health, Economics, Statistics, Epidemiology or Biostatistics or a field relevant to the work
• an understanding of the design and conduct of economic evaluations (e.g. cost-effectiveness analysis, decision modelling)
• demonstrated quantitative skills, such as the use of Excel or statistical packages such as STATA, SAS or R
• Understanding of the process for the design and conduct of systematic reviews
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including some evidence of academic writing
• ability to work in a team and operate autonomously without close guidance.

In addition For Research Fellow Level B:

• have a PhD in Health Economics, Public Health, Economics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, or a field relevant to the work
• demonstrated experience in designing and conducting economic evaluations (e.g. cost-effectiveness analysis, decision modelling)
• demonstrated quantitative skills, including health economic modelling, using TreeAge, Excel, or statistical packages such as STATA, SAS or R
• Experience in the design and conduct of systematic reviews
• excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including a record of research and publications in their field
• a strong track record of effectively working in multi-disciplinary teams with industry and professional institutions, health partners, and stakeholders

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

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Sunday 29 September 2024 11:59 PM