Applications are invited for a Health Economics researcher to join a team led by Associate Professor Koen Pouwels. This research programme focuses on evaluating the cost-effectiveness of infectious disease interventions, including evidence synthesis on the effectiveness and use of different interventions and antibiotics across a range of infections. You will join an expanding group of infectious disease modellers and health economists based at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences (NDPCHS). The post offers an excellent opportunity to enhance skills in advanced health economic methodologies. The successful candidate will be supported in their career development and encouraged to identify and pursue their own research interests, with a view to developing an independent portfolio of work. The post holder will also be supported in preparing a DPhil application to be submitted to NDPCHS at the end of the first year. The successful candidate will hold an MSc in health economics, statistics, or a related quantitative discipline and have strong analytical and coding skills. Experience in evidence synthesis, economic evaluation, or infectious disease research would be an advantage. You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work but you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager. The position is full-time, with part-time arrangements also considered. It is fixed-term for one year or until 31 March 2027, whichever is earlier. For further information or discuss the post please contact Associate Professor Koen Pouwels via koen.pouwels@phc.ox.ac.uk. “Committed to equality and valuing diversity” Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on writing an effective Supporting Statement. Please do not attach any manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will not be considered as part of your application. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Monday 12 January 2026. Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 2 February 2026.