Research Assistant

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will support the health economics components of two large NIHR and UKRI projects. They will have a strong background in quantitative analysis, ideally with experience in economic evaluations of complex public health or social care interventions. The candidate will be expected to support complex and challenging HTA projects and contribute to the presentation and writing of research publications.

The candidate will be offered technical training on health technology assessment and on a broad range of generic research skills.

• Plan and undertake research activities under the supervision of line manager or other senior members of the HEHTA team.
• Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
• Liaise with collaborators within the research project, and attend and contribute to research programme meetings, representing HEHTA, and facilitating progress on the research programme overall.
• Undertake structured literature reviews to identify appropriate evidence that will inform the research programme. Contribute to the design, drafting and adaptation of data collection tools.
• Document research outputs including maintaining records and databases, analysis and interpretation of all data, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
• Presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops.
• Support the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
• Support teaching activities within HEHTA (e.g. tutoring CPD courses) as assigned by line manager.
• Engage in continuing professional development and remain up-to-date with current knowledge and recent advances in the discipline as appropriate.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, World changers together

Essential:

• A1 SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.
• A2. Knowledge of the disciplines of health economics and/or health technology assessment

Desirable:

• B1. An awarded (or recently submitted or near completion) PhD in subject specialism or equivalent

• C1 A basic understanding of statistics
• C2 A basic understanding of the role of economic evaluation in healthcare decision-making
• C3 A basic understanding of decision analytical modelling
• C4. Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
• C5. Excellent communication skills (oral and written), including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
• C6. Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
• C7. Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
• C8. Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
• C9. Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Essential:

• D1. Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner to meet deadlines
• D2. Ability to manage more than one project/task at a time and maintain high standards

Desirable:

• E1 Experience in developing or contributing to research grant applications
• E2 Knowledge and experience of teaching methods and techniques in health economics and HTA or relevant subject area
• E3. An emerging track record of presentation and publication of research results in quality journals/conferences

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Kathleen Boyd,

• Salary will be Grade 6, £33,951 - £37,694 per annum.
• This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available for up to 12 months from start date.
• The University of Glasgow has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible…