Research Fellow
University of Stirling
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Post Details
Full time
Fixed term for 12 months
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 28 November 2022
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 14 December 2022
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK
This role will require membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process
For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity
The Post
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join a multi-disciplinary team on a project aimed at reducing symptom delay with cardiac symptoms. The role will involve interviewing patients and their significant others, obtaining data from medical records and working with a creative team to update the RAPiD behaviour-change intervention and create a version modified for family members. The study is funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing.
The aims of the project are:
The successful applicant would be expected to have a PhD, experience of both qualitative and quantitative health research. Experience of behavioural science and/or intervention development would be helpful. The successful applicant will be based in the NMAHP Research Unit.
Informal enquiries to Dr. Barbara Farquharson, [email protected]
Description of Duties
The postholder will work closely with Dr Barbara Farquharson, who is the principal investigator on the study and a study advisory group including a cardiologist, cardiac nurses, psychologist, statistician. The postholder will be expected to co-ordinate the day to day running of the project (including recruitment, conducting interviews and obtaining data from medical records); to liaise with other members of the research and creative team and to ensure the project is delivered as per protocol and on time. Opportunities for post-doc research training will be provided (e.g. grant-writing, paper-writing, qualitative research methods) and in particular funding for a week-long statistical masterclass with a senior cardiac nurse researcher is offered.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Principal Investigator, research team, and funder to deliver the project in accordance with the terms of the grant
- Recruit and consent participants into the study and maintain good links with stakeholders in the study including NHS collaborators
- Conduct audio-taped qualitative interviews with participants in line with study protocol
- Arrange transcription of interviews, anonymise transcripts, enter data into NVivo, code and analyse qualitative data, write up analytic reports
- Organise research team meetings, take minutes and liaise with all stakeholders.
- Write up and present reports to the research team
- Co-write journal papers, disseminate research findings, contribute to funder reports
- Conduct the study in accordance with all statutory requirements
- Ensure that all study data is stored, managed and destroyed in accordance with GDPR and University of Stirling applicable legislation, policies and codes of practice e.g., Data Protection, Information Security and Records Management
- Ensure that the project is completed as per the study protocol and on time
Essential Criteria
- Educated to PhD level (or equivalent experience)
- Research experience in health, social science or psychology
- Experience of successfully co-ordinating research projects
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews and analysis
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good computer skills in data analysis packages and word processing
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of intervention development and/or co-creation
- Knowledge/experience of cardiology and/or behavioural science
- Experience of writing research reports
- Experience of writing for publication
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
About Us
The Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit (NMAHP RU)
The NMAHP Research Unit is one of a small number of national research units core funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates. CSO Units undertake research in areas of strategic need, provide policy advice and train researchers. Their chief role is as centres of excellence for research disciplines that are central to Scotland’s health needs.
The Unit was established in 1994 and is co-hosted by the University of Stirling and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Both universities had strong submissions to Unit of Assessment 3 (UoA3) in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise, with GPAs of 3.3 and 3.11 respectively, and were both in the top 5 in Scotland. The University of Stirling was 1st in Scotland within (UoA3) AHP, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. The Unit sits within its host University structures, being aligned with the School of Health and Life Sciences at GCU and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport at the University of Stirling.
The Unit has approximately 45 members of staff and 10 PhD students representing a range of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals as well as social scientists, statisticians, health services researchers, and social work. The Unit is engaged in research worth approx. £25 million, annually administering £5-£6 million worth of grants.
The Unit’s remit, determined by CSO, is to research the best ways to provide health care, and to build capacity in health services research.
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport is at the heart of the University’s sporting and wellbeing life, offering extensive study and research opportunities. Our focus is to make a difference to communities and the people within them, across the world. We focus on delivering excellence in all we do and to make global impact through research, education and practice. We inform policy at national and international levels by ensuring our research and teaching has impact. Our students develop to become competitive, independent, confident learners and our skilled graduates are global citizens, capable of making a difference wherever they work. We value lifelong learning and education, research-led teaching and an excellent student experience. We aim to make a real difference to the global health and sport industries.
The University
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Interdisciplinary in its approach, Stirling’s research informs its teaching curriculum and facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 120 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The campus – also home to 1,700 staff – has its own loch and castle, and a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment has delivered modern, flexible, and digitally connected study and social spaces at the heart of campus, including enhanced student support and retail and catering outlets.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
As a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University is driving productivity and inclusive growth across the Forth Valley, and beyond. Through pioneering collaborative solutions to global challenges, researchers are putting innovation, skills, and partnership at the heart of a sustainable economic recovery.
www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni
- Job number
FAC01657
- Contract Type
Fixed Term Contract
- Closing date
28-Nov-2022
- Location:
Stirling Campus
- Grade
Grade8 £43,414-£51,805 p.a.
- Faculty/Service
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
Post Details
Full time
Fixed term for 12 months
The closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 28 November 2022
Interviews are expected to take place on Wednesday 14 December 2022
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK
This role will require membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process
For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119
The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity
The Post
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced researcher to join a multi-disciplinary team on a project aimed at reducing symptom delay with cardiac symptoms. The role will involve interviewing patients and their significant others, obtaining data from medical records and working with a creative team to update the RAPiD behaviour-change intervention and create a version modified for family members. The study is funded by The Burdett Trust for Nursing.
The aims of the project are:
The successful applicant would be expected to have a PhD, experience of both qualitative and quantitative health research. Experience of behavioural science and/or intervention development would be helpful. The successful applicant will be based in the NMAHP Research Unit.
Informal enquiries to Dr. Barbara Farquharson, [email protected]
Description of Duties
The postholder will work closely with Dr Barbara Farquharson, who is the principal investigator on the study and a study advisory group including a cardiologist, cardiac nurses, psychologist, statistician. The postholder will be expected to co-ordinate the day to day running of the project (including recruitment, conducting interviews and obtaining data from medical records); to liaise with other members of the research and creative team and to ensure the project is delivered as per protocol and on time. Opportunities for post-doc research training will be provided (e.g. grant-writing, paper-writing, qualitative research methods) and in particular funding for a week-long statistical masterclass with a senior cardiac nurse researcher is offered.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support the Principal Investigator, research team, and funder to deliver the project in accordance with the terms of the grant
- Recruit and consent participants into the study and maintain good links with stakeholders in the study including NHS collaborators
- Conduct audio-taped qualitative interviews with participants in line with study protocol
- Arrange transcription of interviews, anonymise transcripts, enter data into NVivo, code and analyse qualitative data, write up analytic reports
- Organise research team meetings, take minutes and liaise with all stakeholders.
- Write up and present reports to the research team
- Co-write journal papers, disseminate research findings, contribute to funder reports
- Conduct the study in accordance with all statutory requirements
- Ensure that all study data is stored, managed and destroyed in accordance with GDPR and University of Stirling applicable legislation, policies and codes of practice e.g., Data Protection, Information Security and Records Management
- Ensure that the project is completed as per the study protocol and on time
Essential Criteria
- Educated to PhD level (or equivalent experience)
- Research experience in health, social science or psychology
- Experience of successfully co-ordinating research projects
- Experience of conducting qualitative interviews and analysis
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good analytical and critical thinking skills
- Good computer skills in data analysis packages and word processing
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of intervention development and/or co-creation
- Knowledge/experience of cardiology and/or behavioural science
- Experience of writing research reports
- Experience of writing for publication
Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Competency Framework.
Being aware of your own behaviour and mindful of how it impacts on others, enhancing personal skills to adapt professional practice accordingly.
Providing the best quality service to external and internal clients. Building genuine and open long-term relationships in order to drive up service standards.
Taking a holistic view and working enthusiastically to analyse problems and to develop workable solutions. Identifying opportunities for innovation.
Being open to and engaging with new ideas and ways of working. Adjusting to unfamiliar situations, shifting demands and changing roles.
Identifying and making the most productive use of resources including people, time, information, networks and budgets.
Enhancing your contribution to the organisation through an understanding of the bigger picture and showing commitment to organisational values.
Showing commitment to own ongoing professional development. Supporting and encouraging others to develop their professional knowledge, skills and behaviours to enable them to reach their full potential.
Working collaboratively with others in order to achieve objectives. Recognising and valuing the different contributions people bring to this process.
Consistently meeting agreed objectives and success criteria. Taking personal responsibility for getting things done.
About Us
The Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professions Research Unit (NMAHP RU)
The NMAHP Research Unit is one of a small number of national research units core funded by the Chief Scientist Office (CSO) of the Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates. CSO Units undertake research in areas of strategic need, provide policy advice and train researchers. Their chief role is as centres of excellence for research disciplines that are central to Scotland’s health needs.
The Unit was established in 1994 and is co-hosted by the University of Stirling and Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU). Both universities had strong submissions to Unit of Assessment 3 (UoA3) in the last Research Excellence Framework exercise, with GPAs of 3.3 and 3.11 respectively, and were both in the top 5 in Scotland. The University of Stirling was 1st in Scotland within (UoA3) AHP, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy. The Unit sits within its host University structures, being aligned with the School of Health and Life Sciences at GCU and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport at the University of Stirling.
The Unit has approximately 45 members of staff and 10 PhD students representing a range of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals as well as social scientists, statisticians, health services researchers, and social work. The Unit is engaged in research worth approx. £25 million, annually administering £5-£6 million worth of grants.
The Unit’s remit, determined by CSO, is to research the best ways to provide health care, and to build capacity in health services research.
Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport
The Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport is at the heart of the University’s sporting and wellbeing life, offering extensive study and research opportunities. Our focus is to make a difference to communities and the people within them, across the world. We focus on delivering excellence in all we do and to make global impact through research, education and practice. We inform policy at national and international levels by ensuring our research and teaching has impact. Our students develop to become competitive, independent, confident learners and our skilled graduates are global citizens, capable of making a difference wherever they work. We value lifelong learning and education, research-led teaching and an excellent student experience. We aim to make a real difference to the global health and sport industries.
The University
The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe – addressing real issues, providing solutions and helping to shape society. Stirling is 4th in Scotland and 43rd in the UK for research impact, with 87% of its research having an outstanding or very considerable impact on society – and more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021). Interdisciplinary in its approach, Stirling’s research informs its teaching curriculum and facilitates opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration between staff, students, industry partners and the wider community.
The University of Stirling is ranked among the top 30 UK universities for student satisfaction (National Student Survey) and top 10 in the UK for postgraduate student experience (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey), and has an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings.
More than 17,000 students study with the University of Stirling globally, with over 120 nationalities represented on its scenic central Scotland campus alone. The campus – also home to 1,700 staff – has its own loch and castle, and a recent multi-million-pound redevelopment has delivered modern, flexible, and digitally connected study and social spaces at the heart of campus, including enhanced student support and retail and catering outlets.
The University has twice been recognised with a Queen’s Anniversary Prize – the first for its Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and the second for its Institute of Aquaculture (2019). Stirling is Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and its recently redeveloped world-class facilities provide the perfect training environment for the University’s sports scholars – many of whom compete at the highest level, including at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games – and for students, staff, and the wider community.
As a signatory to the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal, the University is driving productivity and inclusive growth across the Forth Valley, and beyond. Through pioneering collaborative solutions to global challenges, researchers are putting innovation, skills, and partnership at the heart of a sustainable economic recovery.
www.stir.ac.uk @stiruni
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