Research Fellow (EPIC)

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to December 2026 

The successful candidate will be a research fellow on EPIC, a Wellcome Discovery Award project on epistemic injustice in healthcare.  You will research the notion of epistemic injustice under the supervision of Professor Matthew Broome in the Institute of Mental Health, School of Psychology.

Main Duties

• Work within the EPIC project (epistemic injustice in healthcare), to study, clarify & operationalise the notion of epistemic injustice.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques & methods for the study of epistemic injustice.
• Develop & lead an empirical case study in epistemic injustice in young people with psychosis.
• Apply expertise in relevant areas of psychology & psychiatry, including qualitative research, philosophy of medicine/psychiatry & ethics.
• Analyse & interpret research findings & results from existing literature & project case studies.
• Contribute to the organisation of Birmingham-based project events, including workshops & international conferences.
• Input into some postgraduate teaching as part of the IMH/School of Psychology, e.g., the Philosophy & Ethics module of the MSc Mental Health.
• Promote equality & diversity & act as a role model by fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

• First degree in Philosophy, Psychology or Medicine, and with a PhD (or one near to completion). 
• High level analytical capability.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones.
• Skilled in both qualitative research methods and in philosophy and ethics of mental health.
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
• Experience of working with young people with psychotic experiences.
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes. 
• Capacity to contribute to the planning and organising of the project activities (research, dissemination, and public engagement.) 
• Capacity to co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively, in a team and to engage meaningfully with team members from other disciplines.
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.

Pre-employment OH&DBS

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.

Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Matthew Broome, [email protected] .

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