Monash University

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Centre for Health Economics

With a research staff of over 22 economists the Centre for Health Economics is an internationally renowned institution that contributes to academic research and public policy in the economics of health and health care. The contribution of our staff is evident in quality peer reviewed publications, fellowships and editorial roles, and in our community impact.

We are also proud of the contributions our PhD students make to the Centre and the discipline. For more information about the Centre and the work we do, please visit our https://business.monash.edu/centre-for-health-economics

The Centre has close links with a number of researchers in health, public economics, behavioural and experimental economics, development economics, and econometrics located in the departments of the Monash Business School at Clayton as well as the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.

The Opportunity

The Centre for Health Economics is currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic postdoctoral Research Fellow (Level B) or more experienced Senior Research Fellow (Level C) to join a highly motivated team at Clayton Campus.

The successful candidates will participate in one or more of the main research programs at the Centre:

• the socioeconomic determinants and dynamics of health and subjective wellbeing
• measuring quality of life and social preferences
• preferences, choice, behaviour and performance in the health system
• the economic evaluation of health programs
• future development of these programs.

The Research Fellow will work closely with one or more of the senior researchers at the CHE - Professors Anthony Harris, David Johnson, Andrew Jones, Emily Lancsar, Duncan Mortimer, Michael Shields, and Silva Zavarsek. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own research program leading to potential future grant and fellowship applications within the period of the appointment.

The main duties of the research fellow will be to:

• assist in the conceptual development and implementation of a specific area of research
• prepare research reports and academic papers
• have limited administrative roles primarily connected with the area of research
• participate more broadly in our portfolio of health economics research and teaching activities.

To be successful you will have a Doctoral qualification in health economics, economics or econometrics (or equivalent relevant research experience), and a high level of applied microeconomic or econometric expertise. You will be able to work both independently and as a member of a team. Applicants with a substantial track record of high quality publications in economics journals may be appointed at level C.

This roles is a full-time position; however, flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

To apply, learn more about the Monash Business School, see a full list of current opportunities, or to register an expression of interest please visit our website: http://business.monash.edu/the-school/academic-careers/current-listings

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Enquiries

Professor Anthony Harris, Anthony.Harris@monash.edu

Closing Date

Sunday 6 November 2016, 11:55pm AEST