Senior Health Economist

Location: Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford

Applications are invited for a Senior Health Economist to join a team working with Associate Professor Koen Pouwels. This research programme focuses on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of different infectious disease related interventions, with a particular focus on those targeting urinary tract infections. You will join an expanding group of infectious disease modellers and health economists based at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS).

Reporting to Associate Professor Koen Pouwels, the post holder will contribute to representing the research group locally, nationally and internationally, and collaborate with stakeholders to advance infectious disease research and policy. It includes managing and strengthening collaborations with existing and new partners, facilitating knowledge exchange, and ensuring that findings are effectively integrated into the local context and national policy discussions.

The successful candidate will have a track record in high quality research linked to health economics, evidenced by high-quality peer-reviewed publications.

You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager.

The position is fixed-term until 31 December 2027 in the first instance. This is a full-time position, although part-time arrangements will also be considered.

For further information or discuss the post please contact Associate Professor Koen Pouwels via koen.pouwels@phc.ox.ac.uk.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application.

The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Wednesday 22 July.

Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 10 August 2026.

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