Research Fellow (Qualitative Research) till 31.05.28

Job overview

Closing Date: 02.07.25

Shortlisting to take place after closing date:  commencing 03.07.25

Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting:  commencing 14.07.25

The Academic Unit for Ageing and Stroke Research (ASR) is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, highly organised and motivated Research Fellow with qualitative research experience to contribute to the implementation of a new research project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. The Research Fellow will join an experienced research team to investigate ethnicity-based inequities in access to and delivery of care following a Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA or mini-stroke)  and to co-develop solutions that support more equitable service provision for people from ethnic minority groups.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading research centre in an exciting role to implement high quality health and care research.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve contributing to the data collection and analysis, which will involve a combination of qualitative methods comprising documentary analysis, observations, semi-structured interviews and focus groups. Our research is conducted locally and nationally so travel across England to work at different study sites will be required.

The successful applicant will be educated to post-graduate level e.g. Masters or have equivalent experience/qualification in a health or health research related subject, and have experience in undertaking qualitative research including collecting and analysing qualitative research data.  Experience of conducting research in an NHS / healthcare / social care setting is essential.  Multilingual skills would be desirable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

A. Project management •    Organisation and management of research in progress •    Involvement in preparation of documentation for ethics committee approval including amendments •    Development of study procedures and related documentation •    Development of accessible multimedia patient information resources •    Communicating with the project management group at relevant stages in the project  •    Conducting qualitative interviews with healthcare professionals, older people and carers •    Conducting qualitative observations in clinical areas •    Conducting workshops with older people, carers, lay participants and healthcare professionals •    Reporting of project progress and results  •    Management and analysis of a range of qualitative data •    Co-ordinating and supporting delivery of patient, public involvement and engagement activities

This work would be within the context of the supportive environment of the ASR.

B. Communication •    Preparation, submission and revision of publications for peer-reviewed academic journals with the support of the academic team •    Preparation and dissemination of research findings via poster and oral presentation locally, nationally and internationally •    Communication with other researchers and project collaborators both locally and nationally

C. Other duties •    Act as a resource for local inexperienced researchers, e.g. students and clinical staff •    Assist in the development of research protocols •    Ensure that research is undertaken in full compliance with UK GCP guidelines and in accordance with local and national research governance Such other duties at a comparable level of responsibility, as may normally be agreed with the job holder.