Research Associate in Health Economics

Research Associate in Health EconomicsDepartment : Health Services & Population ResearchAbout us:King's Health Economics consists of a team of health economists with expertise in designing and conducting high quality economic evaluations of healthcare programmes and policies that contribute to healthcare policy and practice in the UK and abroad. We work with research and clinical teams, local and national government agencies, non-statutory sector, and commercial organisations across the UK and in many other countries around the world.This post is based in the Health Service & Population Research Department (HSPR) at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London. HSPR is a multidisciplinary department that conducts world-leading research using the health and social sciences to better understand and improve health outcomes, systems, and care, both locally and globally, with a particular focus on mental health and other disadvantaged and marginalised populations.The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a Faculty of King's College London and the largest academic community in Europe devoted to the study and prevention of mental illness and brain disease. The IoPPN's greatest strength is the interdisciplinary nature of both its research strategy and educational activities, providing unique opportunities for students and staff. Link to IoPPN webpage:About the role:We are looking to recruit a self-motivated health economist to undertake economic analyses on a portfolio of projects at King’s Health Economics.These projects will include economic evaluations of mental health conditions including psychosis, depression, and anxiety disorder as well as interventions for diabetes and to support people moving on from homelessness.The role will be based within King’s Health Economics (KHE) which is situated at the Denmark Hill campus.This is a full time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered an a fixed term contract until 31st August 2028 with the view to extend, funding permitted.Research staff at King’s are entitled to at least 10 days per year (pro-rata) for professional development. This entitlement, from the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers, applies to Postdocs, Research Assistants, Research and Teaching Technicians, Teaching Fellows and AEP equivalent up to and including grade 7. Visit the  Centre for Research Staff Development for more information.About you:To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience:Essential criteriaPostgraduate degree in health economics or related subject (economics, statistics, etc.)*PhD awarded in relevant subject area (or pending results)Experience of applied health economics research and/or health technology assessmentExperience of statistical/ econometric packages (e.g. STATA, R)Good knowledge of economic evaluation methods and their applicationExcellent quantitative/statistical skillsGood written communication skills - ability to write coherently about a range of topics and to target writing to a range of audiencesKnowledge of economic modelling techniquesDesirable criteriaExperience of economic modelling techniquesKnowledge of the healthcare system in the UKEvidence of peer-reviewed publicationsKnowledge of mental health conditions* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.Downloading a copy of our Job DescriptionFull details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.Further information:At King’s, we believe that the diversity of our community and a culture that is welcoming, open, inclusive and collaborative, are great strengths of the university.The Equality Act of 2010 protects the rights of our students and staff and provides a framework to fulfil our duties to eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation and in addition, to advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations between those who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. At times, this will include balancing rights and beliefs that can feel in tension.We are committed to free speech and to academic freedom, believing that our foundational purpose as a university, is to create spaces where a wide range of ideas, including ideas that are controversial, can be discussed and debated, and where members of our community can express lawful views without fear of intimidation, harassment or discrimination.When engaging in the robust exchange of ideas, we ask that our community is mindful of our Dignity at King’s guidance.We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the person specification section of the job description. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.Artificial intelligence (AI) is evolving rapidly, and we recognise its growing role in professional work. Applicants may use AI tools to support preparation of their application, for example to research the role or structure written responses. However, applications must reflect the applicant’s own work and experience. AI tools should not be used during interviews or assessment activities unless this has been agreed in advance as a reasonable adjustment.We reserve the right to close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive. While the closing date may change, all adverts will close at 23:59 to allow sufficient time for applications to be submitted on that day.We encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application.To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.Grade and Salary : £45,031 - £49,871 per annum, including London Weighting AllowanceJob ID : 156605Post Date : 27-Aug-2026Close Date : 10-Sep-2026Contact Person : Dr Ge YuContact Details : ge.yu@kcl.ac.uk