Postdoctoral Research Fellow

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit Postdoctoral Research Fellows (1.5 FTE total) to join the RSS SCPH South West Satellite team which provides research design support for both established and aspiring researchers wishing to carry out public health research outside the NHS.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. Salary will be as above per annum pro rata subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

These NIHR funded posts are available immediately to end September 2028. The successful applicants will be the first point of contact for researchers requesting advice on the design of their research and will be responsible for supporting the researcher to design their research study. There will be the opportunity to develop and apply your knowledge in public health research methodology as well as advance your own research by applying for research funding. Full information on the duties of the roles can be found on the Job Description.

About you

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will possess substantial specialist knowledge in the discipline to inform research and advise others, develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and have strong interpersonal communication, planning, team working negotiation and problem solving skills alongside the ability to work efficiently and independently under pressure and to multiple deadlines.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by Gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our world-leading research impact has grown more than any other Russell Group university in recent years, and we are home to some of the world’s most influential researchers, seeking to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today. More than 99 percent of our research is of international quality and 47 percent is world-leading (2021 Research Excellence Framework).

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr Rebecca Abbott, e-mail R.A.Abbott@exeter.ac.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is 1^st June. Interviews are expected to take place soon after

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