Research Associate in Health Economics

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The Role
We are excited to offer this exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to join us in the School of Dental Sciences based in Newcastle. We are seeking a talented research associate with a strong background in health economics to work on an economic evaluation of care pathways for children with tooth decay in England, known as the NECTAR study. The research is funded through a NIHR Advanced Fellowship. You will work as part of a small but ambitious research team lead by Dr Helen Rogers, Senior Clinical Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. The team includes a Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Project Manager, Steering Group and Patient/Public Advisory Group. This research sits within the Applied Oral Health Care research strand of the School of Dental Sciences.

The successful candidate will be actively involved in collating cost, outcome and carbon footprint data through a multi-site longitudinal study, undertaking an economic evaluation and decision modelling. You will also have opportunities to contribute to a qualitative research work package. The findings of this work will inform a series of recommendations on optimising care pathways for children with tooth decay in England, reducing inequities in care.

As this study is transdisciplinary in nature, we are particularly keen to hear from health economists with an interest in oral health research or sustainability, and an ability to engage with a diverse network of stakeholders. General research skills, plus basic skills in decision analytic modelling are required.

Further information about the NECTAR study can be found here: The NECTAR study: an economic evaluation of care pathways for children with caries - NIHR Funding and Awards.

The post is part-time, 3 days per week, fixed-term for a period of 5 years and 3 months, starting 1st September 2026, ending 30th November 2031.

We follow the Researcher Development Concordat: Researcher Development | Our Research | Newcastle University. We enable all colleagues to fulfil their research potential regardless of career stage. This commitment secures our thriving research culture and vibrant research environment. Our offer to each individual and their researcher development includes mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding to support career development and research activities, peer review support for the development of research and innovation funding applications.

We want you to feel confident when applying for a position with Newcastle University. If you'd like an informal discussion to clarify any points, please contact Dr Rogers via email: Helen.Rogers@newcastle.ac.uk.

We are committed to making the process accessible to everyone and can provide additional support to adjustments to meet your needs.

Find out more about the School of Dental Sciences: School of Dental Sciences | School of Dental Sciences | Newcastle University.

Find out more about our Research: Applied Oral Health Care | School of Dental Sciences | Newcastle University.

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