Postdoctoral or Senior Research Fellow

The Faculty wishes to recruit a full-time Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow to lead qualitative research assessing the acceptability of a new cancer innovation within the NHS. It is called HELP Flag and is: i) an alert for possible cancer for GPs that appears on primary care blood test results; ii) an accompanying patient management pathway. This post is funded by the NHS Cancer Programme with support from SBRI Healthcare and the Accelerated Access Collaborative and is available immediately to 08th June 2027.

The post will include:

RF: Leading qualitative research including focus groups and interviews, analyse complex data, disseminate findings to a range of different audiences, develop own research objectives, identify sources of funding

SRF: As above with additional responsibilities for providing academic leadership and line management responsibilities.

Please view the job descriptions for full information on the differences between the available role levels.

About you

The successful applicant will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and will be a nationally recognised authority in qualitative methodology and possess in-depth understanding of how to apply qualitative methods in real-world, early evaluations of health innovations to enable the development of new knowledge and understanding within the field. Applicants will be able to demonstrate expertise in the delivery and analysis of focus groups and one-to-one interviews. They will have experience of conducting qualitative research within NHS settings (or equivalent) and will have a passion for research that directly impacts clinical practice.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

Join a Leading Research Institution

As a Russell Group university ranked among the top 200 in the world, Exeter is a powerhouse of world-class research and teaching excellence. We support academics in achieving their full potential.

Committed to Equality & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer and signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we ensure our hiring process is inclusive and welcoming.

Interested?

Read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details. For further information contact Dr Raff Calitri, e-mail r.calitri@exeter.ac.uk

The closing date for completed applications is 25th August 2025. Interviews are expected to take place on 2nd September 2025.

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