Research Fellow in Psychology

We are looking for an excellent communicator and researcher in the area of chronic pain, with substantial experience working with people from minority communities and those with health conditions that negatively impact their lives. Research experience in the field of chronic pain would be an advantage. You will have excellent people skills and an ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Knowledge of qualitative data acquisition and analysis and a keen interest in further developing your skills would also be an advantage. 

You will be a skilled and sensitive listener and communicator, able to work confidently with people from all walks of life, gain acceptance into a community and collaborate sensitively and effectively to achieve project outcomes. You will be able to organise your own activities to deadline and quality standards to ensure the efficient and timely completion of the study.   

The Research Fellow will join a diverse team of clinicians and researchers to explore the needs of people in the Black community in Southampton who are living with chronic pain. This project is funded by the charity Versus Arthritis and aims to address inequalities in the health system and in traditional research. 

The position is based in the School of Psychology, which is located at the Highfield Campus of the University of Southampton, but a large part of the research will take place in the community, and hybrid working is encouraged.  

The post is offered full-time or part-time, minimum 0.6 FTE, with a starting date around September. 

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof. Tamar Pincus (t.pincus@soton.ac.uk).  

We are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We select candidates based on merit and ability and aspire to thrive in the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all candidates with an interest in the role and those who are committed to helping us create an inclusive work environment. 

 *Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given. 

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