Research Fellow - School of Nursing

Position Details

School of Nursing, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £31,406 to £40,927, with potential progression once in post to £43,434

Grade 7

Full Time / Fixed Term Contract to 31 December 2022

Closing date 13 June 2022

Background

We are seeking to appoint a Grade 7 research fellow (RF) to work on an NIHR-funded research project looking at the role of co-researchers working on a study about sexual violence. The post is from 1/7/2022 to 31/12/2022 at 100% (Full time). We can consider part-time job share for this role. The RF will work as part as a strong, multi-professional team, specifically linking with five adult co-researchers, with lived experience of sexual violence and abuse who are currently working on the study. The RF will be supported day-to-day by and managed by the study co-Principal Investigator, Professor Caroline Bradbury-Jones. The RF will assist in research (by carrying out a literature review and qualitative data collection).

Adopting a broadly auto-ethnographic approach, the co-researchers will capture their own lived experiences of working on an NIHR funded study (called PROSPER). The co-researchers will choose their own methods, thus enhancing a sense of control and empowerment. They will be supported to undertake their own analysis, thus maintaining control over their personal data. We expect that a suite of creative outputs will be produced for dissemination in multiple contexts. Additionally, a literature review will be published open access so that findings are accessible to multiple stakeholders.

Summary of Role

• Work within a specified research grant
• Research with five adult co-researchers, with lived experience of sexual violence and abuse who are currently working on the study
• Analyse and interpret research findings
• Co-produce a suite of creative outputs for dissemination in multiple contexts.
• Prepare a literature review for publication

Main Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance of a mentor if required
• Analyse and interpret data using creative, qualitative methods
• Undertake a literature review suitable for publication
• Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding
• Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc
• Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods
• Undertake management/administration arising from research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, a literature review and research interviews *
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters *
• Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research *
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines*
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

* These indicative responsibilities may also be included in a research role at grade 6.

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
• High level analytical capability
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly
• Ability to work in the field of sexual violence and working with survivors of sexual violence
• Competence in undertaking literature reviews and qualitative research
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• 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
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

Further particulars can be found here.

Informal enquires to Professor Caroline Bradbury-Jone, email: C.Bradbury-Jones@bham.ac.uk

Valuing excellence, sustaining investment

We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working