Research Fellow, Business and Economics of Health

• Centre for Business and Economics of Health

• Academic Level B

• Fixed Term Position for up to 1 year

• Applications Close Monday 14th November 2022 at 11.00pm AEST (R-17733)

About This Opportunity  

The purpose of this position is to contribute to research within the Effective and Efficient Healthcare program. CBEH applies insights from economics and business to evaluate new health technologies and interventions. You will engage in research to further your expertise and grow the Centre’s research profile in this area, including undertaking economic evaluations of new drugs and medical services for government and other stakeholders.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

 1. Research

• Produce quality research outputs consistent with discipline norms by publishing in national and international research journals, other appropriate refereed publications and conference publications, with a lead role in some outputs.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with our internal and external partners and other stakeholders to facilitate the delivery of current projects and develop future projects.
• Participate in or contribute as a chief investigator (often in conjunction with more experienced researchers) in applications for competitive research funding to support projects and activities, which includes actively seeking, obtaining and managing research funding.
• Work with colleagues in the development of joint research projects and applications for competitive research funding support.
• Contribute to the transfer of knowledge, technology and practices to research end users through translation, including commercialisation of UQ intellectual property.
• Review and draw upon best practice research methodologies.
• Prepare project progress reports and participate in regular meetings to discuss project objectives, methodology and outcomes.

2. Teaching

• If undergraduate and postgraduate teaching is undertaken, achieve teaching quality as indicated by approved surveys and outcomes for students and improve or innovate where appropriate in response to feedback.

3. Supervision and Researcher Development

• Demonstrates personal effectiveness in the management and development of personal researcher capabilities and skills.
• Co-supervise and facilitate engagement opportunities for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students.
• Lead the development and delivery of short course training and executive education programs administered by CBEH or its partners, as required.
• Effectively lead and develop supervisee performance and conduct (HDRs and research assistants, as applicable) by providing feedback, mentorship and professional development.
• Work to promptly resolve conflict and grievances when they arise in accordance with University policy and procedures.

4. Citizenship and Service

• Demonstrate behaviours that align to the UQ values.
• Shows leadership of self and others through mentoring, collaboration and active participation in priority activities for the unit
• Provide support to other academic positions and Centre operations as needed.
• Effectively and efficiently manage internal service roles and administrative processes as required, including participation in decision-making and service on relevant committees.
• Actively pursue and develop external links and partnerships by cultivating relationships with industry, government departments, professional bodies and the wider community.

5. Other

Ensure you are aware of and comply with legislation and University policy relevant to the duties undertaken, including but not exclusive to:

• The University’s Code of Conduct .

• Requirements of the Queensland occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation and related OH&S responsibilities and procedures developed by the University or Institute/School.

• The adoption of sustainable practices in all work activities and compliance with associated legislation and related University sustainability responsibilities and procedures .

• Requirements of the Education Services  for Overseas Students Act 2000, the National Code 2007 and associated legislation, and related responsibilities and procedures developed by the University.

About You

Required:

• Completion of a postgraduate qualification in health economics, in a business discipline related to health, or in another related field.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct economic evaluation alongside clinical trials and using decision modelling.
• A developing reputation and track record of refereed publications in health-related journals in the fields of economics or business and presenting at national or international conferences in the business or economics of health.
• Evidence of successfully seeking external research funding.
• Experience in meaningful internal service roles in conjunction with active contributions to external activities.

Desirable:

• Completion of a PhD in health economics, in a business discipline related to health, or in another related field.
• A high level of statistical expertise.
• Experience undertaking health technology assessments including, but not limited to, assessments for the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee or Medical Services Advisory Committee.
• Evidence of research impact.

Organisational Relationships

This position reports to Associate Professor Haitham Tuffaha, Centre for the Business and Economics of Health.

 

What We Can Offer  

 This is a full time, fixed-term position at Academic Level B, with possibility of extension.

The full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range

$101,533.66 – $120,570.86 plus super of up to 17%. The total FTE package will be in the range 

 $118,794.38- $141,067.91 per annum.  

 

For further information about UQ’s benefits, please visit Why Work at UQ  and review The University of Queensland’s Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2018-2021 .  

 Questions?  

To discuss this role please contact Associate Professor Haitham Tuffaha at h.tuffaha@uq.edu.au

For application queries, please contact recruitment@uq.edu.au  stating the job reference number in the subject line.  
 

 Want to Apply?  

All applicants must supply the following documents:  

• Cover letter addressing the About You section

• Resume  

 
To satisfy pre-requisite questions and ensure your application can be considered in full, all candidates must apply via the UQ Careers portal by the job closing deadline. Applications received via other channels, including direct email, will not be accepted.  

About The Selection Process  

Applicants invited for interview may be expected to present a Seminar in conjunction with the selection interview process.

The University of Queensland is committed to ensuring all candidates are provided with the opportunity to attend the panel interviews, however, for those candidates who are unable to attend in person, video interview options will be available.     

Qualification Verification

An appointment to this position is subject to the verification of the highest academic qualification from the conferring institution.

 

Other Information  

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship may be available for this appointment.   

Background Checks: All final applicants for this position may be asked to consent to a criminal record check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.   
 

We value diversity and inclusion, and actively encourage applications from those who bring diversity to the University. Our Diversity and Inclusion webpage  contains further information if you require additional support. Accessibility requirements and/or adjustments can be directed to recruitment@uq.edu.au .