Research Assistant/Research Fellow, Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition (HER036R)

Job Description

The successful candidate will contribute to our Assessment of Technologies research theme and will work closely with experienced researchers from HERU and the Institute of Applied Health Sciences on several multidisciplinary research projects. You will contribute to our work supporting the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) through Technology Assessment Reviews (TARs) —helping to inform national healthcare policy. The post offers a great opportunity to gain experience in the field of health economics and decision analytic modelling, working as part of a dynamic team at the forefront of health economics research.

Qualifications and Experience

• MSc in health economics, statistics, operations research, or closely related quantitative discipline for a Research Assistant position.
• PhD in health economics or a related quantitative discipline, or an MSc plus equivalent level of relevant research experience for a Research Fellow position.

Benefits

We are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant or a Research Fellow in Health Economics for a period of 12 months. Individuals with an MSc in health economics, statistics, operations research, or closely related quantitative discipline are encouraged to apply. Appointees at Research Fellow level will also be expected to have a PhD in health economics or a related quantitative discipline, or an MSc plus equivalent level of relevant research experience.

Contact Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Dwayne Boyers, Assessment of Technologies Theme lead. Tel: +44 (0) 1224 437850 or Email: d.boyers@abdn.ac.uk

Salary and Appointment Details

• For appointment as a Research Assistant, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 scale (£33,002 - £36,636 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.
• For appointment as a Research Fellow, salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale (£37,784- £46,049 per annum) with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Application Information

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: HER036R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 17 July 2026