Professor of Economics (University of York)

Position Details Title: Professor / Reader in Health Economics Salary:Grade: Professorial / Reader Professor: Commensurate with experience Reader: £58,225 – £71,566 Contract: Open, full-time (part-time possible, minimum 0.8 FTE) Location: University of York campus (some remote work possible) Interview Date: 16/06/2026 Application Deadline: 18/05/2026 Job Reference: 14825 Role Description Contribute to internationally outstanding research in health economics and policy. Apply economic perspectives and quantitative analysis to support academic thinking and policy decisions. Strengthen and expand CHE’s Health Policy team research portfolio. Engage in research leadership, shaping the Centre’s research direction. CHE encourages on-campus presence for at least 50% of contracted hours, ideally Tuesday–Thursday. Key Responsibilities Conduct and lead high-quality research in health economics. Apply state-of-the-art quantitative and economic methodologies. Secure substantive grants and funding for self and team members. Supervise and mentor early career researchers and doctoral students. Maintain a strong publication record. Skills, Experience & Qualifications PhD in Health Economics, Economics, or equivalent experience. Extensive knowledge of research techniques in health economics. Demonstrated ability to secure grants. Proven research leadership experience. Track record of high-impact published research. Additional Information Informal enquiries: Nils Gutacker (nils.gutacker@york.ac.uk) Visa and immigration fees may be reimbursed. Inclusive and family-friendly work environment, with flexible working options. University encourages applications from underrepresented groups and disabled candidates. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Details

Title: Professor / Reader in Health Economics
Salary:Grade: Professorial / Reader
- Professor: Commensurate with experience
- Reader: £58,225 – £71,566
Contract: Open, full-time (part-time possible, minimum 0.8 FTE)
Location: University of York campus (some remote work possible)
Interview Date: 16/06/2026
Application Deadline: 18/05/2026
Job Reference: 14825

Role Description

Contribute to internationally outstanding research in health economics and policy.
Apply economic perspectives and quantitative analysis to support academic thinking and policy decisions.
Strengthen and expand CHE’s Health Policy team research portfolio.
Engage in research leadership, shaping the Centre’s research direction.
CHE encourages on-campus presence for at least 50% of contracted hours, ideally Tuesday–Thursday.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and lead high-quality research in health economics.
Apply state-of-the-art quantitative and economic methodologies.
Secure substantive grants and funding for self and team members.
Supervise and mentor early career researchers and doctoral students.
Maintain a strong publication record.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

PhD in Health Economics, Economics, or equivalent experience.
Extensive knowledge of research techniques in health economics.
Demonstrated ability to secure grants.
Proven research leadership experience.
Track record of high-impact published research.

Additional Information

Informal enquiries: Nils Gutacker (nils.gutacker@york.ac.uk)
Visa and immigration fees may be reimbursed.
Inclusive and family-friendly work environment, with flexible working options.
University encourages applications from underrepresented groups and disabled candidates.

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

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