Research Professor/Reader in Health Economics

The Centre for Health Economics (CHE) at the University of York is seeking to appoint a Professor/Reader of Health Economics to work within the Health Policy team on a full-time open contract (part-time applications will also be considered with a minimum of 0.8 FTE).

The successful applicant will contribute to internationally outstanding research and scholarship, applying an economic perspective and quantitative analysis to advance academic thinking and support policy decisions. The candidate will have research interests that are complementary to, and that could strengthen and expand the Health Policy team's research portfolio. As a Professor or Reader, you will not just contribute to our portfolio; you will shape it.

The successful candidate will be based in CHE, one of the world’s most prominent academic health economics research centres. For over forty years we have been committed to the development and application of economics to promote health and wellbeing through the effective, efficient, and equitable use of scarce resources. We are a community of over 100 research staff, support staff, and PhD students. We provide a positive, flexible and supportive working environment, with an inclusive and friendly ethos, where diversity is recognised, valued and celebrated.

Find out more about what it’s like to work in CHE.

CHE is a vibrant and collaborative research-only department and therefore all staff are encouraged to work on campus at least 50% of their contracted hours, ideally over the core working days of Tuesday - Thursday.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed

• PhD in health economics, economics or equivalent experience.
• Extensive knowledge of state-of-the-art research techniques and methodologies applied to the analysis of the supply of and demand for health and health care.
• Ability to secure substantive grants through the submission of bids and to secure funding for other members of the group.
• Ability to supervise and guide the work of early career researchers and doctoral students within area of expertise.
• Ability to demonstrate major research leadership.
• Ability to maintain a significant track record of published research.

Interview date: 16 June 2026.

For informal enquiries: please contact Nils Gutacker (nils.gutacker@york.ac.uk).

The University seeks to attract the very best staff from all over the world and has a visa application fee and immigration health surcharge reimbursement policy.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum (essential) criteria for each position will be offered an interview. Read more about the University of York’s commitments under the Disability Confident scheme.

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