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Senior Research Fellow

Employer
Queens University Belfast
Location
Northern Ireland
Salary
£40,792 - £43,266 per annum
Closing date
7 Jan 2019

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Queen’s University Belfast is one of the leading universities in the UK and Ireland, with a distinguished heritage and history. With over 24,000 students, 3,700 staff and an annual turnover of some £300m, Queen’s University Belfast plays a unique leadership role in Northern Ireland. As a member of the Russell Group of UK research-intensive universities, Queen’s University Belfast combines excellence in research and education with a student centred ethos.

Our five core values (Integrity, Connected, Ambition, Respect, Excellence) have been developed by staff and students. They express our shared understanding of what we believe, how we aim to behave and what we aspire to be as an international organisation.

The School of Nursing and Midwifery at QUB has achieved the highly prized position of being a ‘Global Top Fifty’ department in the 2018 QS World University Rankings. 

The School was ranked 7th in the UK for research intensity in 2014 UK REF Exercise and has internationally recognised research expertise in relation to two areas: Maternal and Child Health and Chronic Illness and Palliative Care and developing expertise in relation to Education and Practice. Our research is funded by the NIHR, UKRI the World Health Organization, Horizon 2020 as well as leading international charities such as Marie Curie. 

Our research involves clinical partners and community stakeholders in co-designed studies to ensure our research impacts positively in healthcare and society and is widely cited in international clinical care guidelines relating to chronic illness and child health. 

We strive to create a vibrant and welcoming research culture that is relevant to improving health and well-being. 

Are you an ambitious health services researcher looking for an exciting challenge? Are you interested in palliative and end of life care, and passionate about service-led innovation and research?

This new Senior Research Fellow post is funded by Marie Curie to support capacity building in palliative care and end of life research, particularly at the interface with primary care research.

This post offers an exceptional opportunity to work between the School of Nursing and Midwifery at QUB and Marie Curie Hospice Belfast to lead the development of and facilitation of research in palliative care using the hospice as a recruitment site. 

The successful applicant will be supported by Marie Curie Belfast, be involved in the delivery of a portfolio of research projects, and also have the opportunity to lead the development of new research proposals and funding applications.

This post is ideally suited to an experienced post-doctoral researcher interested in health services innovation and quality, who enjoys the challenge and stimulation from working on a portfolio of activities in an exciting clinical and academic environment. The post offers an ideal platform for developing experience and building your CV, and encouragement will be given towards applying for a career development fellowship.

This is a full time post for 3 years. 

The successful Senior Research Fellow will have:

•  A first degree and PhD or equivalent in a health sciences discipline.

•  Substantial relevant experience of working or researching in a palliative care environment.

•  Demonstrated experience of conducting and analysing applied health services research, relevant to palliative care, using a range of qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies.

•  A strong track record of peer reviewed publications, conference presentation, and proven ability to write to the standard required for international publications.

•  Proven ability to work collaboratively and independently.

•  A strong commitment to your own continuous professional development.

Further information on the school can be found at www.qub.ac.uk/schools/SchoolofNursingandMidwifery/

Informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Olinda Santin email: o.santin@qub.ac.uk

Anticipated interview date: Tuesday 22 January 2019

Salary scale:   £40,792 - £43,266 per annum

Closing date:   Monday 7 January 2019

For full criteria and to apply online, visit our website by clicking on the apply button. You must clearly demonstrate how you are meeting the criteria on your application. For further information or assistance contact Resourcing Team, Queen’s University Belfast, BT7 1NN. Telephone (028) 9097 3044 or email on resourcing@qub.ac.uk

The University is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society and particularly welcomes applications from people with a disability.

Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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