Research Fellow in Applied Health (Nuffield Foundation)

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in applied health research? Do you want to further yourself in one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities?

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Research Fellow to work on a Nuffield Foundation/ Versus Arthritis funded research study evaluating a remote osteoarthritis peer-mentorship programme for people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage in supporting self-management of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. This is an exciting and novel project focusing on musculoskeletal inequalities. We have developed a remote peer-mentorship programme and have trained volunteers who will deliver the programme. We are now at the stage of delivering and evaluating this peer-mentorship programme.

Working closely with members of the project team you will lead on project activities, including recruitment of participants onto the research project, data collection and analyses of both qualitative and quantitative data.

With a degree and a PhD (or Master’s degree with equivalent research experience) in a subject area relating to health services research/applied health research/psychology. You will have relevant musculoskeletal and/or long-term conditions research experience in an academic or health care setting. With the ability and desire to use your skills to improve care and service delivery for people living with musculoskeletal conditions. An enhanced DBS is required for this post.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

If you are looking for a role that will develop your skills as a researcher and work in a friendly team, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Elizabeth Lavender (Study Co-ordinator); Email: [email protected] or

Professor Gretl McHugh (Professor of Applied Health Research); Email: [email protected]

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Contract type: Fixed term (1st June 2024 to 30th April 2025)

Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2024

Further details: Candidate Brief