Research Fellow

About the role 

You will work with a research team on a NIHR funded study investigating why some international medical graduates become consultant doctors or GPs, and others do not, using a realist approach (SUP IMG Study, NIHR 163631). You will be responsible for conducting an analysis of secondary data, held in the UK Medical Education Database (UKMED) using logistic regression and survival analysis, and writing up the results for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. 

This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent Research Fellow, keen to work in a supportive context that will enable you to achieve change in the development of the healthcare workforce, and take the next step in you career. You will be actively supported to develop your own research career whilst working with us. 

You will become part of the Collaboration for the Advancement of Medical Education Research (CAMERa) research group. CAMERa is a welcoming and growing research group tackling problems of national and international importance in the training, retention, and reforming of the healthcare workforce. 

This is a full-time position working 37 hours a week on a fixed-term basis until January 2027 due to funding. 

For this role, you will need to be on site at least 1 day a week. Although we can accommodate hybrid working, flexibility to be on-site will be expected depending on business needs. 

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken. 

For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools 

For this role, you will need to be on site 1 days a week. Although we can accommodate working from home for this role, flexibility to be on-site will be expected due to business needs. 

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Nicola Brennan: by email at nicola.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk 

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description. 

What we’re looking for 

We are looking for a Research Fellow with relevant PhD qualifications, with experience of conducting quantitative research, with strong writing skills. 

About us 

The Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth delivers exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and world class research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and the health professions. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference. 

Application Process 

Please apply online (via the 'Apply' button above), demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. 

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course. 

Anticipated Interview Date:  Week commencing Monday 10 November 2025 

Closing date:  12 midnight, Monday 10 November 2025

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