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July 31, 2008
(Senior) Research Associate: Mapi Values
Location: The Netherlands
Mapi Values is an independent and internationally renowned company with offices in the UK, France, the USA and The Netherlands, providing strategic consultancy and tactical solutions in Health Economics & Outcomes Research for the international pharmaceutical industry.
For the Dutch we would like to appoint a
(Senior) Research Associate
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious researcher in epidemiology, health services research, biostatistics or a related quantitative subject who is looking to develop his or her international career in health economics and outcomes research.
The health economic related work at Mapi Values is varied, and includes:
- Systematic reviews and meta-analysis,
- Economic modelling: development, adaptation and communication of models for reimbursement purposes, and international marketing support.
Applicants will have a postgraduate qualification (MSc/PhD) or equivalent experience and will be able to demonstrate a track record in applied research. Skills in health economics research, statistics, epidemiology or quantitative analysis of biological/medical data are required. A demonstrated interest in cost-effectiveness evaluations would be an advantage. Excellent analytical and communication skills are essential. Clinical writing skills are very much welcomed. Preferably working knowledge of one or more of the following software packages: Excel/Visual Basic, WinBUGS, SAS or STATA.
We offer excellent career prospects, international travel and a competitive remuneration package, together with a professional and friendly working environment.
If you meet the above requirements and are interested in working in a dynamic environment, please apply in writing, enclosing your CV before 31 July 2008 to:
Judith van Roy, Office Manager,
Mapi Values Netherlands,
De Molen 84, 3995 AX Houten
e-mail: judith.vanroy@mapivalues.com ?
July 2008: Researcher/Co-ordinator
ESRC funded PhD studentship: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM)
Location: London, England, UK
Closing date: 31 July 2008
One studentship is available in the Health Services Research Unit within the Department of Public Health & Policy. This studentship covers a 3-year doctoral (PhD) programme in this internationally renowned, research-based institution to start on 29th September 2008
The Phd Project:
Methods to reduce selection bias in health economic evaluation
Economic evaluations often use observational data where the major concern is selection bias. Traditional methods for dealing with this bias suffer from important limitations, and can lead to misleading inferences for policy-making. The project will examine a novel non-parametric technique (Genetic Matching) that makes more appropriate assumptions. While Genetic Matching has been tested on a single dataset in labour economics, this research will further examine the technique using a series of health economic evaluations. The case studies are primarily from a developed country context (mainly the UK, and US) and include evaluations of clinical and public health interventions. This context offers an excellent opportunity to compare estimates from high-quality observational studies with those from pragmatic RCTs. This research will provide rigorous evidence on the techniques merits, which can ultimately help evaluations provide a stronger basis for policy-making. The PhD thesis will be undertaken within a larger project funded by ESRC/NIHR which involves collaboration with colleagues at Universities of California, Harvard and MRC Biostatistics Unit, Cambridge.
Supervisor and Environment: The project will be supervised by Dr Richard Grieve (senior lecturer in health economics). The successful applicant will also be able to draw on expert guidance from senior colleagues with expertise in statistics (Dr James Carpenter) and econometrics (Prof Jas Sekhon, University of California, Berkeley). As part of the studentship, the applicant will receive advanced statistical training, for example by taking study modules from the highly regarded Master course in Medical Statistics, at LSHTM. LSHTM provides a highly supportive environment for Research Degree study, and has a strong tradition for providing training for PhD students and junior health economists.
Award: The studentship will cover full tuition fees at Home/EU level as well as a maintenance grant of £17,940 (inclusive of London Weighting) per year, for three years.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must have been ordinarily resident in the UK throughout the 3-year period immediately preceding the date of the award. Full award is available to UK residents only; other EU nationals may receive awards which cover tuition fees only. Please check your eligibility requirements on the ESRC website before applying.
The ideal candidate will have a Masters degree with a substantial component in health economics, statistics or econometrics; excellent quantitative and writing skills, and a strong interest in improving methods in economic evaluation.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a complete application for Research degree (MPhil/PhD) study by completing the appropriate application forms. Please ensure that you indicate on your application form that you wish to be considered for this award and enclose an outline of the proposed PhD topic of up to 3 pages.
Deadline for Applications: The deadline for receipt of complete applications under this scheme is 31st July 2008. Those shortlisted may be expected to attend for interview on 18th August 2008.
Further Details: Informal enquiries regarding the project can be made directly to Dr Richard Grieve (richard.grieve@lshtm.ac.uk) Further guidance on making an application can be found by visiting the How to Apply pages of the School’s website http://www.lshtm.ac.uk/prospectus/howto/, or by e-mailing Registry (registry@lshtm.ac.uk)