Health Services Researcher

Applications are invited for a Health Services Researcher, to work with the Hypertension Team led by Professor Richard McManus, linked to the Medical Sociology and Patient Experience team on a research programme centred around the control of blood pressure and prevention of cardiovascular disease for women following hypertensive pregnancy (SNAP2). The person undertaking this role will conduct mixed methods research (both qualitative and quantitative. The role will include assisting with study permissions/amendments, data collection, analysis, writing up, and dissemination. 

The successful candidate will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or equivalent experience) with experience in health services and/or behavioural/social science research. We anticipate they will also have an interest in the use of technology to improve health and health services. They will have a track-record in mixed methods research data collection and analysis methods; an interest in applied research for understanding and improving patient experience and current knowledge of UK health policy and maternity and primary care services. They will be a team player able to manage their own time with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

The postholder will be based in the Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG. 

The position is funded for 3 years in the first instance.

The closing date for applications is noon on 4th August 2023

For further information please contact Dr Lisa Hinton lisa.hinton@phc.ox.ac.uk , Dr Kath Tucker katherine.tucker@phc.ox.ac.uk or Prof Richard McManus richard.mcmanus@phc.ox.ac.uk.