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Research Fellow - Applied Psychology - Institute of Applied Health Research

Employer
Global Academy Jobs
Location
United Kingdom
Salary
£30,395 - £42,036
Closing date
Oct 13, 2019

Job Details

Position Details

Institute of Applied Health Research

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £30,395 to £39,609. With potential progression once in post to £42,036 a year.

Grade 7

Fixed term contract for 5 years

Closing Date: 13th October 2019

Role Purpose
This post supports Rapid Response, Data-analytics and Methodology in the newly funded NIHR West Midlands Applied Research Collaboration, the continuation of the NIHR West Midlands CLAHRC ( https://warwick.ac.uk/fac/sci/med/about/centres/clahrc/ ).

This role will be critical in delivering the theme's aims. The research fellow needs to have a background in behavioural sciences, preferably applied psychology. He/she will support the development of new projects and grant applications to investigate how to improve the delivery of health and social care - a topic sometimes described as 'implementation science'. The research fellow will contribute knowledge on factors influencing human behaviour and the design of interventions to improve care.

The research fellow will also have a large role in evaluations of such interventions. The research fellow will contribute to pilot studies and to supporting the protocols/grant applications for larger scale studies. We will be undertaking mixed methods research across health and social care settings, examining processes and outcomes of care. We have a particular interest in responding to service managers needs according to their time-table. See, for example, our recent evaluation of an intervention that aimed to improve uptake of influenza vaccines by front-line NHS staff [Ref: doi.org/10.1136/bmjqs-2019-009775]

This post will appeal to behavioural scientists with research expertise who have a passion for improving care. This role will enable the successful applicant to build on their research experience under the supervision of Prof Lilford. We plan to conduct studies using quantitative and qualitative techniques, including ethnography, as well as large database epidemiology. You will have an unrivalled opportunity to undertake impactful research that will support the NHS and social care at a time of rapid change. You will have an opportunity to build a career in applications of behavioural science to health and social care.

Main Responsibilities (as appropriate to the specific role and purpose)

The responsibilities will include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.
  • Develop research objectives and proposals within both community and hospital settings
  • Contribute to and/or lead protocol writing or writing bids for research funding
  • Analysis and interpretation of data
  • Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding and contribute to intervention design.
  • Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars and key stakeholder groups.
  • Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students as applicable.
  • Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods within the field of service delivery research
  • Undertake management/administration arising from research
  • Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
  • Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods which may include quantitative or qualitative research paradigms as well as systematic reviewing.
  • Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications/ reports and delivering presentations at seminars and conferences.
  • Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
  • Identify and provide strategies for problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines


Scope of the Role (as appropriate to the specific role and purpose)
  • Work within specified research grants and exploratory projects
  • Operate within area of specialism and develop new skills
  • Analyse and interpret research findings and iterative development of new research projects, building on findings.
  • Contribute to generating funding through writing research grants.


Skills and Experience (as appropriate to the specific role and purpose)
  • First degree/ professional qualification in a relevant behavioural discipline, ideally psychology. Doctorate or other higher degree relevant to research area
  • Demonstrable high level analytical capability
  • Publications in a relevant research setting or methodology
  • Research activity in an applied setting
  • Evidence of communicating complex information clearly
  • Fluency in quantitative or qualitative methods and motivation to contribute to developing new research methodologies.
  • Experience of assessing resource requirements and effective use of resources to deliver research projects on time and within budget.
  • Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
  • Demonstrable trajectory towards research independence
  • A friendly disposition and enthusiasm since the work requires collaboration with researchers, clinicians, managers, social workers and the public.


Planning and Organising (as appropriate to the specific role and purpose)
  • Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
  • Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort
  • Decision Making (as appropriate to the specific role and purpose)
  • Decide in consultation with the Professor Lilford as appropriate, on the most appropriate way of undertaking the specified research activities
  • Decide how to analyse and interpret the data from the specified research activities
  • Decide what knowledge to draw on and how to apply it to develop new intellectual understanding
  • Contribute to deciding what information to include in a bid for research funding and how to present the bid to maximise the likelihood of securing the funding
  • Decide in collaboration with co-authors which aspects of the research findings to include in a presentation or a publication and how to convey the findings
  • Give guidance, support and advice to students on research related work including PhD students and decide the most appropriate method of providing this supervision


Internal/External Relationships (as appropriate to the specific role and purpose)
  • Liaise with research staff and support staff on research-related matters
  • Liaise with external collaborators on the research, where appropriate
  • Give presentations and/or contribute to presentations at national and/or international conferences
  • Referee articles for peer-reviewed academic journals
  • Maintain contact with (including membership of) appropriate professional bodies
  • Liaise with the relevant external research community and stakeholders via seminars and conferences
  • Participate in internal networks for the exchange of information and to form relationships for future collaboration
  • Liaise with external clients of the University or members of the public

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory Occupational Health and/or DBS clearance prior to appointment.

For further information please contact Professor Richard Lilford on r.j.lilford@bham.ac.uk

We value diversity at The University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community,

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