Senior Qualitative Researcher

Applications are invited for a Senior Qualitative Researcher to contribute qualitative skills and social science expertise in exploring how to translate good ideas from research into sustainable improvements in cancer detection across health systems. They will form part of the core research team with PIs Dr Brian Nicholson, Dr Juliet Usher-Smith and Dr Anna Dowrick on a new project evaluating initiatives to improve colorectal cancer detection across the UK.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant PhD/DPhil (or near completion) with a background in health services and/or social science research. The position will suit someone with methodological interests in co-design and ethnography, curiosity about theories of change in health systems, and a desire to make a real difference in delivering sustainable and equitable improvements in cancer outcomes. You will have a track-record of excellence in qualitative research, and will be a team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills who is able to manage their own time.

You will be based in Radcliffe Primary Care, Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your normal place of work and you will be able to agree a pattern of regular remote working with your line manager if you wish.

The position is fixed-term until 31 March 2026 in the first instance and is offered full-time. There is flexibility for part-time and remote working. We will consider underfilling the role at grade 7 if candidates with potential but less experience do not meet all the essential criteria.

“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”

You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria listed in the job description. Click 

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The closing date for applications is 12:00noon on Wednesday 12 June 2024.