Research Fellow (IDI)

Job title:

Research Fellow (IDI)

Company

University of Edinburgh

Job description

Job Description:Grade UE07: £40,497.00 to £48,149.00 per annum (pro rata if part time)College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Health in Social Sciences, Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and PolicyFull-time, 35 hours per weekFixed-term up to end of February 2026School of Health in Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh is inviting applications for a Research Fellow position to join our established Scottish Collaboration for Public Health Research and Policy (SCPHRP; ). SCPHRP’s vision is to develop Scotland as a leader in public-health intervention research for equitable health improvement through catalysing strong researcher/research-user collaborations that ensure timely, robust, policy relevant research that is created with – and used by – key decision-makers.This post is full-time (35 hours per week); however, we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.The Opportunity:Digital health services are increasingly being proposed to address the health needs of those living in remote and rural areas of the UK. However, these areas often also have poorer quality internet connections, expanding existing health inequalities. We are recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow to join a recently funded project seeking to understand the work arounds people and charities in remote and rural areas have developed in order to engage with digital health services. Within the project the successful applicant will be employing both qualitative and systems methods.Your skills and attributes for success:

• PhD degree (or at stage of submission of thesis) in a relevant subject (e.g., public health, social sciences, digital transformation and innovation management)

• Demonstrable skills undertaking research interviews on sensitive (health) topics (in person and online)

• Knowledge of the digital divide and its determinants

• Experience facilitating public engagement in research

Applicants are encouraged to contact Dr Andrew James Williams ( ) for informal enquiries.Click to view a copy of the full (opens new browser tab)Application Information:Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV

• Cover letter

• If invited to interview you will be asked to deliver a 10 minute presentation outlining your plan for a community workshop to capture information on the barriers and enablers to using digital health services.

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• A competitive salary – due to funding restrictions, salary will be between £40,497 and £41,671 (pro rata if part time.
• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our

(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.Championing equality, diversity and inclusion:The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our (opens new browser tab).On this occasion the University will not consider applicants requiring sponsorship for this role. International workers will therefore only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.Key dates to note:The closing date for applications is 27 March 2025.Unless stated otherwise the closing time for applications is 11:59pm GMT. If you are applying outside the UK the closing time on our adverts automatically adjusts to your browsers local time zone.About Us: As a world-leading research-intensive University, we are here to address tomorrow’s greatest challenges. Between now and 2030 we will do that with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation, and through the strength of our relationships, both locally and globally.About the Team:The School of Health in Social Science is a vibrant research and professionally driven academic School within the University of Edinburgh’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The School strives to have a transformational impact on individuals and communities through internationally excellent research, knowledge exchange, and learning and teaching. The distinctive composition of disciplines in the School leads to an emphasis on optimising physical, mental and emotional health for people; amplifying the potential of people and communities vulnerable to exclusion and working with others to achieve this. The Subject Areas are: Clinical Psychology; Nursing Studies; and Counselling & Psychotherapy and Applied Social Sciences. The School works in partnership with a wide range of global and local educational and research partners.The School of Health in Social Science is a leading provider of postgraduate and undergraduate education in health and related fields. We offer two undergraduate programmes (one leading to professional registration in nursing); together with postgraduate degrees in Clinical Psychology, Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health in Social Science, and Nursing Studies and an expanding range of Continuing Professional Development and on-line distance learning opportunities.The School of Health in Social Science is committed to equal and fair treatment of all its employees and in recognition of the positive promotion of diversity and gender equality among staff and students the School holds a Silver Athena SWAN award.

Expected salary

£40497 – 41671 per year

Location

Edinburgh – Midlothian

Job date

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 06:02:11 GMT

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