COLLEGE OF LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE
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 Science Medicine & Dentistry. 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.
You will join a vibrant and stimulating research environment. You will support existing research and establish new areas of methodological work within the Preference Elicitation and Assessment of Technologies (PEAT) Programme. You will also have a specific remit to provide strategic advice on developments within the field of technology appraisal.
To be successful in this role you 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.
This appointment will be made subject to the usual terms and conditions of employment of the University.
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. Please do not hesitate to contact Mrs Debbie Dyker, Senior Human Resources manager, for further information on this.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to either Professor Bob Elliott, Director of HERU. Email: r.elliott@abdn.ac.uk or Tel: 01224 553733.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND CVS OR APPLICATIONS FORMS TO THE SCHOOL OR PROFESSOR ELLIOTT
Online application forms and further information is available at www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs.
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 2 March 2012
The University pursues a policy of equal opportunities in the appointment and promotion of staff.
