Research Fellow - Department of Applied Health Sciences Grade 7

Position Details

Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health

Location:

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK

Full time starting salary usually in the range £36,636 to £46,049, with potential progression to £48,822 once in post.

Grade: 7

Contract:

Full Time, Fixed Term, up to August 2027. Funding is for a maximum of 12 months, from 1 September 2026.

Closing date: 16th June 2026

We are seeking to appoint one candidate at either Grade 7 (Research Fellow I) or Grade 6 (Research Associate).

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking a specified range of activities within an established research project.

We are seeking a health economist to undertake economic analysis for the project: “The effectiveness and cost‑effectiveness of Snacktivity™, an intervention to promote physical activity and health outcomes: A multi‑centre randomised controlled trial.”

The aim of the Snacktivity™ trial is to assess the effectiveness and cost‑effectiveness of Snacktivity™ to promote physical activity and reduce future risk of disease in the population, compared with usual care.

• Work within the Snacktivity research grant and potentially contribute to writing bids for future funding
• Operate within area of specialism (health economics)
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results from the Snacktivity trial
• Contribute to generating funding (for example, by submitting an application for a personal fellowship)
• Contribute to academic dissemination of research findings and public understanding of the research

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of the line manager or a mentor if required
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret data collected as part of the Snacktivity trial
• Apply health economics knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate
• Undertake management/administration arising from the Snacktivity trial
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to public engagement activities of benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect and/or process research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as literature reviews, and managing datasets created initially by the trial statistician
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

• First degree in area of specialism (Health Economics) and a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
• High level analytical capability, specifically relating to health economics and economic evaluation
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Fluency in relevant techniques or methods relating to economic evaluation, and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes within the Health Economics Unit and the wider Department
• Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project (i.e. the Snacktivity trial)
• Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort. Ability to plan, manage and use own time effectively and in line with objectives (from the research and as agreed with the line manager)
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day‑to‑day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team, evidenced through previous experience.
• Previous experience of methods relating to cost‑utility analysis

Informal enquiries to Phil Kinghorn, email:

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