Postdoctoral Research Fellow

We are recruiting for an exceptional individual to join the Mother and Infant Research Unit (MIRU) as a research fellow.

A unique opportunity has arisen for a Research Fellow to develop their career in a new post which is a strategic investment to strengthen research in maternal and child health and care. You will work with Professor Alison McFadden to conduct high quality research in one or more research themes within MIRU: quality midwifery care, infant feeding, perinatal mental health, positive and adverse childhood experiences.

We collaborate widely with academic and professional colleagues, and with service users, third sector, and community stakeholders and groups, locally, nationally and internationally. The School of Health Sciences has a vibrant academic community, with a skilled and enthusiastic team, delivering a range of education programmes and undertaking world-leading research that directly enhances health outcomes.

The School achieved outstanding results in the Allied Health Professionals Unit of Assessment of the Research Excellence Framework 2021 being ranked 16th overall and 4th in Scotland. Our inclusive workplace offers staff access to family friendly policies, flexible working, staff networks for BME, disabled and LGBTQ+ staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the Race Equality Charter and Stonewall, as well a full range of disability services.

This post will be located at the School of Health Sciences at either the City Campus in Dundee or the Kirkcaldy campus.

The post is full-time, fixed term contract for 24 months. Requests for part-time working or job-sharing will be considered.

Your priorities will include:

• Contribute to the design and delivery of research studies (including primary studies and evidence synthesis).
• Contribute to group meetings and activities.
• Writing and submitting research papers.
• Contribute to grant writing.

Liaising with academics and stakeholders across a range of sectors. Who we’re looking for:

• Self-motivated and flexible team-member.
• PhD or equivalent (e.g., Master’s degree with at least 12 months experience of applied health research).
• Evidence of qualitative and/or quantitative methodological research skills.
• Understanding of good clinical and research practices, ethics, research integrity, and Evidence of robust data collection, storage and management practices that align to data management and Protection.
• Experience in forms of data analysis relevant to research activities.
• Experience of research dissemination to a range of audiences.

For further information about this position please contact Professor Alison McFadden: a.m.mcfadden@dundee.ac.uk

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