Research Fellow

Salary: Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149.

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to March 2027

Background

To create and contribute to the creation of knowledge by undertaking qualitative research and/or health economic evaluation within two impactful applied health research programmes:

• DEKODE – improving outcomes in diabetes emergencies
• PCOS SEVa – addressing variation in PCOS care

Role Summary

• Work within specified research grants and contribute to writing bids
• Operate within the areas of qualitative research, health economics, or applied health research
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to generating funding
• Contribute to the impact of research through publications, policy influence, and public engagement

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with mentorship if needed
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Design and conduct qualitative research (e.g. interviews, focus groups) and/or economic evaluations
• Analyse and interpret data using appropriate theoretical and methodological frameworks
• Apply knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications, research seminars, and policy briefings
• Contribute to development of implementation strategies and evaluation plans
• Supervise students working on related research themes
• Contribute to developing and refining models, methods, and tools for applied health research
• Undertake management/administration tasks arising from research activities
• Engage in departmental research activities and administrative responsibilities
• Present research outputs at conferences and stakeholder events
• Provide guidance to research assistants and project team members
• Address challenges that may impact research delivery or timelines
• Promote equality and diversity, acting as a role model and contributing to an inclusive culture

Person Specification

• First degree and normally a higher degree (e.g., MSc, PhD or near to completion) in a relevant field such as health sciences, social sciences, or economics
• Experience in qualitative research and/or health economic methods
• High-level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to contribute to research planning and proposal development
• Ability to co-ordinate own work with others to avoid duplication and ensure collaboration
• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and the principles of the Equality Act 2010

Desirable

• Track record of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Experience conducting research related to diabetes or women’s health
• Familiarity with implementation science or quality improvement frameworks
• Experience in stakeholder engagement or collaborative co-design
• Interest in reducing health inequalities and improving healthcare delivery

Informal enquiries to Punith Kempegowda, email: p.kempegowda@bham.ac.uk 

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