Research Fellow, Primary Care Research Centre

Primary Care Research Centre

Location:  Aldermoor Health Centre
Salary:   £34,980 to £42,978 Pro rata per annum
Part Time Fixed Term
Closing Date:  Monday 29 January 2024
Interview Date:   To be confirmed
Reference:  2570824LG

Faculty of Medicine 

Aldermoor Health Centre/University Hospital Southampton 

An exciting opportunity is available for a researcher to join the behavioural science group within the Primary Care Research Centre to conduct a process evaluation of a complex multi-centre RCT of allergy testing in children with eczema.    

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting a mixed methods process evaluation, including qualitative interviews with parents/carers and health professionals, and assess fidelity of trial delivery. 

Applicants will have experience of qualitative research. Quantitative experience and experience of process analyses will be beneficial. Successful applicants will have demonstrated their ability to work independently and efficiently in a research context and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail. 

The post is fixed term for 28 months and will be offered at 0.5FTE.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Ingrid Muller ([email protected] ) or Prof Miriam Santer ([email protected] )

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Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.  The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon successful completion of the PhD.  Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

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