We're looking for a Associate Professor (Economic Evaluation)

Classification: Academic Level D
Salary package: $154,217 - $163,808 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Continuing (contingent funded) (up to 3 years)

Position overview

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery research, applied research in health service settings, research-led teaching in health and medical sciences, and the translation of research findings into practice and policy. The ANU College of Health and Medicine comprises the School of Medicine and Psychology, the John Curtin School of Medical Research and the National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health. These schools work together to deliver world-class research and education across the spectrum of medicine and health-related fields, working in partnership with the health sector at local, national and international levels.  

This role provides an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Associate Professor in Economic Evaluation to lead health economic evaluations within a program of clinical trials in Australia and in resource-limited settings internationally. The appointee will also, commensurate with the level of appointment, further their own research agenda, pursuing funding opportunities and programs of research that complement existing health economic and clinical research activities.

ANU has an international reputation for research and education relevant to the health and well-being of the population of Australia, as well as that of the developing world. This is achieved through discovery and translational research and applied research in health service settings including clinical trials.

This role is a new position, created as a result of the establishment of the Clinical Hub for Interventional Research (CHOIR). The successful applicant will work closely with members of the Department of Health Services Research and Policy (DHSRP) and collaborate with other colleagues across the College of Health and Medicine.

CHOIR provides a central hub at the College of Health and Medicine point for the specialised functions involved in conducting clinical trials to the international standards. A key component of this mission is the development of academic strengths in clinical research along with collaborations with fundamental science and population science across the College. CHOIR has a strong focus on inter-disciplinary research using the underlying methodologies of clinical trials and patient-oriented research. The Department of Health Services Research and Policy (DHSRP) is part of the National Centre for Epidemiology and Public Health at the ANU. NCEPH is the leading school of population health in Australia. NCEPH researchers have a tradition of excellence in addressing the world’s most pressing population health issues, including improving health services, achieving and maintaining good mental health, healthy ageing, chronic disease prevention, infectious disease prevention, determining environmental risks to health, and health for the global population.

For further information about this position please contact Professor Mark Polizzotto on Mark.Polizzotto@anu.edu.au or Professor Emily Lancsar on Emily.Lancsar@anu.edu.au 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant via: indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au  

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.