Open Opportunities: Research Officer and PhD Studentships in African Health Economics and Diagnostics

LSE Health is growing the team behind the Wellcome Trust-funded African Health, Economics and Diagnostics (AHEaD) project, led by Dr Lesong Conteh, with openings for a Research Officer and two fully funded PhD studentships.

The project generates robust economic evidence on the health and economic benefits of improved access to point-of-care diagnostics (POCTs) across Africa, working with partners in Ethiopia, Senegal, Lesotho, and beyond.

Both opportunities offer the chance to join a growing, multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of health economics, diagnostics policy, and global health.

Research Officer in African Health Economics and Diagnostics

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for three years, with a salary of £43,277–£51,714 pa (inclusive of London allowance). The Research Officer will lead and co-author research on the economics and equity impacts of point-of-care diagnostics, design and conduct economic evaluations, and coordinate research activities across multi-country partner sites. Applicants should hold a PhD in Health Economics, Public Health, Health Policy, Development Economics, or a closely related discipline, and have extensive experience in economic evaluation methods. The closing date is Sunday 10 May 2026 (23:59 UK time).

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Two PhD Studentships in African Health, Economics and Diagnostics

LSE Health and the Department of Health Policy are offering two fully funded, four-year PhD studentships for a September 2026 start. Covering full home or overseas tuition fees, the studentships sit within the MPhil/PhD in Health Policy at LSE and offer students the opportunity to pursue doctoral research on the economics of diagnostics in Africa, alongside active involvement in the AHEaD project. Applicants should hold (or expect to obtain) a Master's degree in economics, political economy, or a closely related discipline. The closing date is Monday 27 April 2026 (5pm UK time).

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For informal enquiries about either opportunity, please contact Dr Lesong Conteh at l.conteh@lse.ac.uk.