Research Fellow

Job title:

Research Fellow

Company

University of York

Job description

DepartmentThe Older Adults’ Social Care Applied Research (OSCAR) Group at the University of York is expanding as it takes on new roles in designing and delivering the highest quality social care research. In recent years, the Group has been awarded important new national responsibilities for social care research infrastructure, including leadership of the NIHR School for Social Care Research, and the NIHR Research Support Service (RSS) Specialist Centre for Social Care. It has also attracted substantial new investment through successive competitive grant successes for new studies of benefit to those who draw on social care support. This new capacity-building position is aimed at supporting our expansion and seeking to establish future leading researchers in social care.RoleWe are seeking an experienced researcher whose skills and ambitions align with this expansion, who bring an established track record in academic publication and an emerging trajectory towards greater independence. The role will initially support several key studies in our portfolio, including York’s Research Support Service and its Specialist Centre for Social Care, offering advice and guidance to research teams and social care practitioners with their research ideas. Furthermore, you will support our wider research programme through the School for Social Care Research, contributing to studies around older people and their social care.and our research programme funded through the School for Social Care Research.Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

• Undergraduate degree in a subject aligned to health, social care or social sciences
• PhD in subject aligned to health, social care or the social sciences or equivalent experience
• Knowledge in applied social care or a closely related field to engage in high quality research
• Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies
• Research expertise in an area that will complement and enhance the group’s research strategy and goals
• Ability to lead and/or take responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project

Interview date: TBCFor informal enquiries: please contact Mark Wilberforce on mark.wilberforce@york.ac.ukCondition of employmentThis role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Consequently, all applicants will be asked to declare both unspent and spent convictions on their application form.Appointment of the successful candidate will be conditional on a Disclosure and Barring Service check.The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff.

Expected salary

£45413 – 55755 per year

Location

York

Job date

Thu, 01 May 2025 06:37:32 GMT

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