About the project/work tasks:
- To lead work on implementation and development of frameworks and methods for equity-adjusted cost-effectiveness studies in FairChoices: DCP Analytics Tool (www.fairchocies.org), and test these for selected maternal and childhood interventions, and interventions targeting non-communicable diseases relevant for inclusion in essential service packages in low- and middle-income countries.
- To develop equity-impact modelling in the FairChoices: DCP Analytics Tool for selected maternal and childhood interventions, and non-communicable disease interventions.
- To comprehensively document frameworks and methods for quantitative equity-impact analyses in FairChoices: DCP Analytics Tool.
- Based on this work, to publish papers in peer-reviewed international journals.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within medicine, health sciences, public health, or similar fields, or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded and at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications.
- The applicant must have experience from research in philosophy and ethical theory.
- Experience in the application or development of quantitative methods for equity-efficiency trade-offs in health policy and empirical research is considered an advantage.
- Clinical experience as a medical doctor, nurse or public health practitioner is considered an advantage.
- Experience with the R programming language is considered an advantage.
- Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
- Proficiency in both written and oral Norwegian and English.
The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation.
About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:
The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is three years. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral research fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution.
The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.
The fixed term period for the position is three years, with the possibility of an extension of the period with up to one year if a research- related stay abroad shall be included in the employment period.
See regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow etc.
We can offer:
- Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment.
- Salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352). For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 635 400 (code 1352). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 657 300 (code 1352).
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- Good welfare benefits.
Your application must include:
- A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
- Transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and documentation of submitted doctoral thesis.
- Complete list of publications.
- Publications (pdf) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety.
- Two references (name and contact information).
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
General information:
For further information please contact Kjell Arne Johansson, e-mail: kjell.johansson@uib.no, phone: +4797191828.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
We encourage men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.Further information about our employment process can be found here.
