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: 14th August 2025

ROLE SUMMARY

• Work within specified research grants and contribute to writing bids
• Operate within the areas of qualitative research, health economics, or applied health research
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results
• Contribute to generating funding
• Contribute to the impact of research through publications, policy influence, and public engagement

MAIN DUTIES

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

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with mentorship if needed
• Contribute to writing bids for research funding
• Design and conduct qualitative research (e.g. interviews, focus groups) and/or economic evaluations
• Analyse and interpret data using appropriate theoretical and methodological frameworks
• Apply knowledge in a way that develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings through academic publications, research seminars, and policy briefings
• Contribute to development of implementation strategies and evaluation plans
• Supervise students working on related research themes
• Contribute to developing and refining models, methods, and tools for applied health research
• Undertake management/administration tasks arising from research activities
• Engage in departmental research activities and administrative responsibilities
• Present research outputs at conferences and stakeholder events
• Provide guidance to research assistants and project team members
• Address challenges that may impact research delivery or timelines
• Promote equality and diversity, acting as a role model and contributing to an inclusive culture