Research Fellow (CH12227)

Job title:

Research Fellow (CH12227)

Company

University of Bath

Job description

Joining our Research Centre for 21st Century Public Health you will be working with a multi-disciplinary team spanning the Departments for Health, Social and Policy Sciences, Economics, Psychology and Management.The Centre builds on the ground-breaking work of the on the harmful products and practices of major corporations; and Bath’s novel approaches to research, policy and practice within complex systems to drive effective action on 21st century public health challenges.About the roleAs an experienced post-doctoral researcher, you will work in close collaboration with the Centre’s Director of Research and academic members to assist in the delivery of our research strategy. This will include developing an external research profile and enhancing international links through interdisciplinary research collaborations that focus on the Centre’s key thematic areas.You will spend a significant portion of your time developing grant proposals for the Centre and supporting the development of early career researchers, including line management responsibility for research associates and the potential for PhD supervision.This role is offered on a full time (36.5 hours per week) permanent basis.About youIn addition to a relevant PhD (or equivalent) and a research background that complements the you will have:

• A proactive approach to leading, coordinating and managing the process of applying for research grants
• Demonstratable ability to increase grant capture and manage grants, including their finances
• Demonstrable understanding of the public health research landscape, its funders and actors
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven record of fostering interdisciplinary collaborations and relationships with other key stakeholders
• Commitment to achieving research excellence and leading colleagues in the same
• No existing or previous work or links with the tobacco and nicotine industry and able to declare any interests with unhealthy commodity industries (full details included under Special Conditions in the job description).

What we can offer you:

• a very generous employer contributory pension scheme
• generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
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and with an increasingly agile workforce, are open to flexible working arrangements * an
that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce * a wide range of personal and

• a number of support options available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of some immigration expenses which you may be eligible for:

, , ..We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a . We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our commitment.We are very proud to be an and are an accredited ; committed to .what makes the University of Bath a great place to work. Follow us and on Twitter for more information.Further details:We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.

Expected salary

£46485 – 55295 per year

Location

Bath

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:25:50 GMT

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