POSITION DETAILS

Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,130 to £45,413 with potential progression once in post to £48,149
Grade: 7
Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to March 2027
Closing date: 17th August 2025

ROLE SUMMARY

• Work within specified research grants and contribute to writing bids
• Operate within the areas of diabetes, endocrinology, and/or women’s health
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to generating funding
• Contribute to public understanding of diabetes and women’s health through research engagement and dissemination

MAIN DUTIES

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

• Support the design and implementation of research activities within DEKODE and PCOS SEVa
• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with mentorship as needed
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Analyse and interpret clinical and research data
• Apply clinical and academic knowledge to generate new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate findings through publications, conferences, and seminars
• Support intervention delivery and implementation in NHS settings
• Liaise with NHS multidisciplinary teams to support research and intervention delivery
• Support patient recruitment and consent processes in accordance with Good Clinical Practice
• Supervise students and provide mentorship on research-related work
• Contribute to developing new models, clinical pathways, or care interventions
• Undertake management and administration tasks arising from research
• Contribute to departmental research-related activities and academic citizenship
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof
• Provide guidance to support staff and students involved in the project
• Deal with problems that may affect research timelines or delivery
• Promote equality, value diversity, and foster an inclusive working culture