Institute of Development Studies
Fighting Poverty Deserves Original Thinking
Ref 543Full time, 35 hours per weekFixed term for 2 years
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global charity for research, teaching and information on international development, based in Brighton.
The IDS plans to appoint a Post Doctoral Researcher to join a programme of work on health systems, health markets and the diffusion of innovation. We are looking for someone with a doctorate degree in social science or public health, who combines excellent research skills, a knowledge of the messy contexts within which poor people seek health care and drugs and a desire to find practical ways to improve health system performance.
The successful candidate will have special expertise in one or more of the following topics:
- intervening in health markets,
- analysing institutional development in the health and social sectors,
- studying diffusion of pro-poor innovations.
They should have a very good knowledge of development and development challenges in Africa or Asia. Substantial work, research and/or programme experience in low and middle-income countries is essential along with excellent analytical, research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative) and writing skills, demonstrated by a record of projects, publications and reports. Fluency in one of the languages of the partners of the Future Health Systems Consortium would be an asset.
Our vision is a world in which poverty does not exist, social justice prevails and economic growth is focused on improving human wellbeing.
If you are a non-EU National then please refer to the UK Border Agency website, www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.ukfor information regarding your eligibility to work in the UK.
Salary: Initial appointment will be between £32,808 - £35,231 per annum, depending on experience in the IDS Grade 7 pay scale
Closing Date: 18 January 2013Interview date: W/c 04 February 2013
Closing Date: 18 January 2013Interview date: W/c 04 February 2013
Official Application Forms Only, CVs are not accepted
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IDS values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates who meet the stated criteria.
