Lecturer / Senior Lecturer in Health Economics (Vaccines)

Based in Liverpool
Full-time, fixed-term appointment until 31^st January 2027 

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and teaching in global and tropical health. In the most recent Research Excellence Framework, LSTM was ranked 2nd in the UK for research impact and 12th overall in clinical medicine, with nearly 50% of submitted publications graded world-leading (4*).

We are now seeking a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Health Economics of Vaccines to contribute to and lead high-impact research, teaching, and engagement on the economics of vaccine delivery in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This is a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of evidence and policy on vaccine access and delivery.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Leading health economics research within collaborative vaccine projects, including protocol development, ethical approval, tool design, and data collection across sites in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Chad.
• Conducting advanced economic evaluations, including health systems costing, equity and budget impact analyses, and cost-effectiveness modelling of vaccine delivery strategies.
• Disseminating findings through high-quality publications, policy briefs, conference presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Supporting evidence synthesis and systematic reviews, including supervision of PhD candidates.
• Developing and delivering teaching in health economics and financing within LSTM’s postgraduate programmes.
• Building sustainable partnerships with Ministries of Health, Finance, global funders (e.g. GAVI, Global Fund), and normative bodies (e.g. WHO).
• Supporting the career development of early-career researchers within and beyond LSTM. 

The successful candidate will possess: 

• A PhD in health economics or a closely related subject area, with applied experience in the field.
• Demonstrable knowledge and research experience in vaccine economics, including in LMIC settings.
• Experience in health systems costing, economic modelling, and impact analysis.
• Full working proficiency in French, and a track record of conducting research in African or low-resource contexts.
• Excellent communication skills and evidence of academic publication.
• A strong commitment to equity, partnership, and capacity strengthening in global health. 

For Senior Lecturer level, you will additionally bring: 

• An established reputation in global health economics, with an excellent record of peer-reviewed publications and external grant funding.
• Significant experience in strategic leadership and mentoring, including PhD supervision as a primary supervisor.
• A clear vision to develop an impactful, sustainable portfolio of research on vaccine economics.

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