Research Fellow - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107775 - Grade 7

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 36,636 - 46,049 annuallyFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Time management","Organisational skills","Analytical capability"]

Conduct mixed-method research for a multidisciplinary Type 1 Diabetes screening study, focusing on children, adolescents, and caregivers. Manage participant recruitment, data collection (interviews, play-based ethnography, questionnaires), transcription review, and qualitative analysis. Support patient and public involvement, coordinate advisory group meetings, and draft and disseminate study outputs, including academic publications and impact activities. Contribute to developing funding bids and collaborate with an international research team.

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Research Fellow - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 107775 - Grade 7

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Job Summary

Conduct mixed-method research for a multidisciplinary Type 1 Diabetes screening study, focusing on children, adolescents, and caregivers. Manage participant recruitment, data collection (interviews, play-based ethnography, questionnaires), transcription review, and qualitative analysis. Support patient and public involvement, coordinate advisory group meetings, and draft and disseminate study outputs, including academic publications and impact activities. Contribute to developing funding bids and collaborate with an international research team.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Recruit participants and coordinate recruitment activities.
  • •Collect research data via mixed methods (ethnography, play-based activities, research interviews, and validated questionnaires in-person and virtually).
  • •Analyse and interpret data using qualitative analysis methods.
  • •Coordinate patient and public involvement and advisory group meetings, including minute taking.
  • •Draft and disseminate study outputs (e.g., academic publications, posters, seminars) and contribute to impact and funding bids.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 36,636 - 46,049 annually

Key Requirements

  • •A PhD (or near completion) relevant to the research area (psychology, sociology, education), or equivalent PhD-level qualifications.
  • •Practical experience developing, delivering, analysing, and writing up qualitative health research including interviewing and/or observations and creative methodologies.
  • •Experience in research with children (or willingness to undertake related training).
  • •High-level analytical capability using qualitative data analysis software such as NVivo.
  • •Excellent communication and collaboration skills with stakeholders including families, children, other researchers, and members of the public.
Experience:HealthcareQualitative researchPediatricsPaediatric public health
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationTime managementOrganisational skillsAnalytical capability
Tech Stack:NVivoMS OfficeEmailTeamsElectronic survey platforms

Company Brief

University of Birmingham
A major UK research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines; known for research, teaching excellence, and international partnerships.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 1900
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