Research Fellow

The Epidemiology Group within the Institute of Applied Health Sciences would like to appoint a full-time Research Fellow to deliver an exciting portfolio of studies. Please see this video about our work: 

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School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Division

Institute of Applied Health Sciences

Duration of Post

Funding/Activity Limited

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, [£35,333 – £38,592 per annum] with placement according to qualifications and experience.

As this post is jointly funded by CSO and Versus Arthritis, it is available for up to 24 months.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Research Fellow with experience in quantitative or qualitative research in healthcare settings (or ideally both). The Research Fellow will support delivery of an exciting programme of research as part of the Epidemiology Group’s contribution to the MRC and Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work (https://www.mrc.soton.ac.uk/cmhw ). This will include, but is not limited to, working on specific studies such as QUICK QUantifying the Impact of Chronic pain on engagement in paid work (https://abdn.ac.uk/iash/research/epidemiology/quick-2047.php ) and Making it Work™(https://abdn.ac.uk/iash/research/epidemiology/making-it-work-2147.php ). Additionally, the Research Fellow will support the development of new studies, as well as pathways to impact across all CMHW projects. Further information about the Epidemiology Group and specific projects is available from www.abdn.ac.uk/epidemiology .

The postholder will be responsible for delivering aspects of the studies described above, and for developing new studies. They will be expected to work interchangeably across different studies within the CMHW portfolio, conducting high quality research which embeds PPIE at every stage of the research cycle. The Research Fellow will collaborate as an enthusiastic and effective team member, contributing to the development of the CMHW and the wider contexts of the Epidemiology Group and Aberdeen Centre for Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Health. They will provide sustained and active support for departmental research and engage in some general academic, administration and research support duties.

The successful applicant will be highly motivated and will have experience in quantitative or qualitative research in healthcare settings (or ideally both) and will have experience of working with both patients and staff at various levels of the NHS.

Informal enquires about the position may be made to Dr Elaine Wainwright, Lecturer in MSK Health, via email at: elaine.wainwright@abdn.ac.uk .

Our preference is for the successful candidate to be office-based but we would consider hybrid/remote working options.

Applications must be made via the University of Aberdeen Human Resources Recruitment Team, King’s College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX (telephone: 01224 273 500; e-mail: jobs@abdn.ac.uk ).  Please do not send applications to Dr Wainwright.

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number: EPI039RXYZ

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 31 October 2022

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.