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April 11, 2008
Health Economist: Kidney Health Research Group & the Alberta Health Technology Assessment Coalition
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Our dynamic academic environment in the Kidney Health Research Group and the Alberta Health Technology Assessment Coalition at the University of Alberta is looking for an experienced full-time Health Economist with leadership qualities. The successful applicant will work closely within our research team in exciting and stimulating projects, including critical reviews of economic evaluation, health technology assessment, and primary economic evaluations. This individual will: coordinate the creation, validation, and analysis of economic models; oversee and manage data for decision models; critically appraise existing economic models; and assist in writing and presentation of research.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications: Masters in Health Economics or Economics (PhD preferred); experience or formal training in Decision Analysis, Economics Evaluation, Health Technology Assessment, Medical Statistics, and/or Econometrics; a minimum of one year experience in a similar area of work; proficiency with standard software packages for economic evaluation and statistical analysis, search engines, and database software; fluent in Markov modeling and Monte Carlo simulations; excellent oral and written communication, organizational, time management, interpersonal, and problem solving skills; and demonstrate a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail. The benefits of employment at the University of Alberta include working in a dynamic, stimulating academic environment, and the opportunity for independent inquiry, acquisition of new skills, and supervision of other staff. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.
For additional information, please contact:
Dr. Scott Klarenbach c/ o Nancy Hernandez
11-107 Clinical Sciences Building
Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2G3?
Email: swk@ualberta.ca
Fax: (780) 407-7878
For full details of this position, please visit our website http://www.careers.ualberta.ca/
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
