Post-doctoral Fellow in the Division of Health Economics, Policy and Management

University of Hong Kong

Department
School of Public Health (22400)
Rank
Postdoctoral
Position type
Full-time
Reference
535035
Application deadline
17 Jul 2026

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead research design and execution across five priority healthcare areas using health economics frameworks.
  • Conduct systematic literature reviews and documentary analyses to benchmark international best practices.
  • Design and conduct semi-structured interviews and focus groups with key stakeholders.
  • Perform gap analyses and develop practical toolkits, operational guidelines, and policy recommendations.
  • Supervise Research Assistant(s) in data collection, literature review, and analysis.
  • Coordinate with project partners and the Principal Investigator to meet project milestones.
  • Prepare and refine manuscripts, technical reports, guidelines, and policy briefs.
  • Present findings at workshops, seminars, and conferences.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • PhD degree in Health Economics, Economics, Public Health, or related discipline.
  • Expertise in health economic evaluation methods including cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis.
  • Experience in mixed-methods policy research with quantitative and qualitative approaches.
  • Familiarity with health systems and healthcare decision-making.

Appointment

  • Full-time; One-year temporary term contract with possibility of renewal subject to funding availability and satisfactory performance.

Key Dates

  • Start date: As soon as possible.
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