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October 17, 2007
Lecturer in Health Economics (Level B): Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney
Location: Sydney, Australia
Closing date: 17 October 2007
Reference No. 112126
A Lecturer in Health Economics is required to design, deliver and coordinate units of study in health economics as well as conduct research on the economics of screening and diagnostic test evaluation. The research component of this position (50%) is funded by a NHMRC program grant (STEP - Screening Test Evaluation Program) and involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team of public health researchers and health practitioners. The lecturer would be working on a project led by Professor Glenn Salkeld on the use of electronic decision support aids for cancer screening programs as well as other projects in the area of screening and diagnostic test assessment.
This position provides a unique opportunity to specialise in the rapidly growing area of health economics. The applicant must be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of health professionals and the lay public and work cooperatively in a highly productive research team. Experience in the conduct of research in a health related field is essential as is an ability to produce high quality written work. The applicant will be expected to manage data collection, design and maintain databases and analyse data, leading to the publication of the results.
The successful applicant will have a postgraduate degree in health economics, public health or clinical epidemiology (specialising in health economics) and be expected to enrol in a PhD (in health economics) on a topic related to health screening and diagnostic test evaluation at some time during their appointment. Additionally the appointee will have several years experience in research, preferably in a health related field as well as experience in the design and analysis of economic evaluation studies or decision analytic models.
Applicants with experience in the conduct of an economic evaluation in the area of screening and diagnostic tests, experience in delivering lectures or seminars to a postgraduate student group, experience in the use of computer software for decision analytic modelling, and/or experience in teaching or tutoring health economics will be highly regarded.
The position is full-time fixed term for three years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period for new appointees. There is the possibility of further offers of employment for two years, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees.
Remuneration package: $83,363 - $98,993 p.a. (which includes a base salary Lecturer Level B $70,443 - $83,651 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation)
For more information or to apply online, please visit http://positions.usyd.edu.au and search under reference number 112126. Specific enquiries about the role can be directed to Dr Kirsten Howard on (+61 2) 9351 2587. Enquiries about the recruitment process can be directed to Nichol Hildebrand on (+61 2) 9036 7293.
Closing Date: 17 October 2007
