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February 13, 2012
PhD studentship: Use of modelling techniques in Health Economics
Location: Newcastle, UK
Studentship code: HS009
Sponsor: Newcastle University
Duration of the award: 3 years
Closing date for applications: 13 February 2012
Name of the supervisor(s)
Professor L Vale, Institute of Health and Society (IHS), http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ihs/people/profile/luke.vale
Professor J Wildman, Business School(NUBS)/IHS http://www.ncl.ac.uk/ihs/people/profile/john.wildman
Project description
Modelling is an essential part of health economics and this PhD offers the opportunity to design and test innovative modelling techniques using econometric or decision-analytic techniques alone or in combination? The specific research project will fit within the existing research interests of the Health Economics Group and may be chosen from one of the following examples:
To explore how choice experiments can be used in economic evaluation for evaluating or designing health and social care interventions. (Professors Vale, Lanscar and Wildman)
Evaluation of variations in the valuations and weights of quality adjusted life years (QALYs) and consideration of the impact of such variations on cost-effectiveness analyses. (Professor Vale, Dr Lancsar and Professor Wildman)
To investigate the role of social norms in determining weight and how social norms and weight interact to determine economic outcomes. Dr Brown, Professor Wildman and Professor Vale
To assess the utility of different modelling approaches for health economic evaluation for a suite of clinical interventions with varying levels of complexity. Professor Vale, Professor Rushton, Professor Wildman
Applicants may also suggest questions in the same topic area.
Value of the Award and Eligibility
Support comes from an award from the Health Foundation. A full award covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and annual stipend of #13,590 (2011/12). Non-EU citizen will be considered but the award only covers the covers tuition fees at the UK/EU rate and an annual stipend of £13,590 (2011/12).
Person Specification
A good 2i degree and a Masters degree in economics, health economics or a related discipline. Some understanding of economic evaluation, modelling, econometrics and preference elicitation is desirable.
How to Apply
You must apply through the University’s online postgraduate application form inserting the reference number HS009 and selecting Doctor of Philosophy (Medical Sciences) - Health Sciences as the programme of study. Only mandatory fields need to be completed. A covering letter, CV and (if English is not your first language) a copy of your English language qualifications must be attached. The covering letter must state the title of the studentship, quote the reference number and state which topic you are interested in as well as how your interests and experience relate to the project.
Further Information
For further details, please contact: Luke Vale, luke.vale@newcastle.ac.uk, +44(0)191 222 5590.
