Postdoctoral Research Fellow

INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This part time (up to 0.75FTE) NIHR SPCR funded post, is available from 1st February 2023 to 31st July 2024.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in job-sharing arrangements.

The post

You will participate in the “Early cancer diagnosis and community pharmacies in deprived areas” project: an 18-month NIHR School for Primary Care Research (SPCR) funded project conducting a systematic review and an online survey study to understand approaches for early cancer diagnosis in community pharmacies and the usual practice of community pharmacists when patients seek to purchase over-the-counter medication that could potentially be a treatment for symptoms of cancer The successful applicant will lead the systematic review and the survey study while developing further research proposals.  

The post will include project management of both the systematic review and the survey study. Duties will include designing the online search strategies, searching grey literature, screening titles and abstracts, reviewing full texts, and extracting and synthesising data. The post will also include designing the survey, recruiting participants, analysing data and writing up results. The post will be supported throughout by, and include close cooperation with, other members of the research team from the University of Exeter. 

About you

You will:

• be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals
• be able to identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events
• possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study
• possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies
• be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required
• be able to manage and conduct research projects independently

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dr Judit Konya [email protected] or Prof Richard Neal, [email protected] .

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 4th December 2022.  Interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 5th January 2023.