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Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Evidence Synthesis

University of Exeter - Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

Location: Exeter
Salary: £44,352 to £46,970 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 12th November 2026
Closes: 10th December 2026
Job Ref: 2147

About The Role

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

This full time post is immediately available until 31st March 2028. 

This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Care Research) until 31 March 2028.

In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.

The starting salary will be from £44,352 to £46,970 on Grade F, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.    

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The Role
 

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a small, focussed team tasked with conducting responsive, high quality systematic reviews to support pressing public health and health service priority issues. The successful applicant will join Isca Evidence, a multidisciplinary team of systematic reviewers, epidemiologists, statisticians, health economists, information specialists, clinical experts and members of the public, in producing responsive, high-quality outputs under strict deadlines.

As part of this post, you will have an important role in supporting academic teams in the end-to-end management of evidence syntheses with real-world impact
 
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 possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will demonstrate extensive specialist knowledge in the conduct of high quality quantitative, qualitative and/or mixed methods evidence syntheses to inform decision making in health and social care. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. 
 
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role. 
 

Further information

Please contact Jo Thompson Coon, e-mail j.thompson-coon@exeter.ac.uk or G.J. Melendez-Torres, email g.j.melendez-torres@exeter.ac.uk.

You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant. 

What we can offer you:

  • Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
  • Support teams that understand the University wide 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 supports 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/Cornwall. 

How we can help

If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at hrhelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process. 

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