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The National Perinatal Epidemiology and Statistics Unit (NPESU) is a national agency for epidemiological and statistical information on reproductive technology, pregnancy, childbirth, and the health care of newborns. The Unit is part of the Centre for Big Data Research in Health and the School of Women’s & Children’s Health. It is located within the vibrant campus life of UNSW Campus, Kensington.

About the role

• $97,090 - $114,454 per annum (plus 17% superannuation contribution and leave loading)
• Fixed Term for an initial period of 2 years.
• Full-time (35 hours per week). A part-time position will be considered.

The NPESU is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow/Health Economist to undertake a new program research in the field of in-vitro fertilisation (IVF). The research is funded by a newly acquired grant from the peek medical research funding body in Australia, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The research will include the application of cost-effectiveness/utility analysis and discrete choice experiments to answer important research and policy questions pertaining to economic and demographic aspects of IVF. The position will involve a range of activities including method development, study design, data analysis and interpretation, and dissemination of research finding at conferences and through high quality publications.

Part time applicants will be considered – please indicate on your application.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated skills in designing and performing cost-effectiveness/utility analysis and/or discrete choice experiments in healthcare using a variety of data sources.
• Proven experience as a lead or senior author on academic publications or government reports in health economics.
• A PhD or Master’s qualification in health economics or a closely related field with significant relevant experience (academic or other) in the field.

You are required to systematically address the selection criteria in your application.

The successful applicant may be required to undertake a criminal record check prior to appointment to this role.

Contact

Associate Professor Georgina Chambers, Director, NPESU
E: g.chambers@unsw.edu.au
T: (61 2) 9385 9154

Applications close:  19 June 2016