Researcher - Social Sciences

We are seeking to appoint a Researcher in Social Sciences to join Professor Sir Peter Horby’s group, based in the Pandemic Sciences Institute at the Nuffield Department of Medicine.

You will be responsible for providing social science and research advice and support to the regional teams and leading on progress management of the case studies. You will also be responsible for organising meetings with the wider stakeholders, including an external reference group, to inform the interpretation and recommendations. You will lead on producing the final report and drafting of publications and Contribute to informing the dissemination strategy. You will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders as well as participating in weekly team meetings and other department team meetings as appropriate.

It is essential that you hold a PhD (or close to completion) in social science, medical anthropology or another health-related discipline. You will have experience in different research methodologies, including qualitative data sets, and have experience in analysing and presenting complex qualitative data. You will have experience in working with a wide range of national and international stakeholders from different disciplines and organisations, and be able to deliver results to the required standard and to an agreed schedule with limited guidance. It is essential that you have an understanding of healthcare systems and challenges in delivering healthcare in different resourced settings, and have an understanding of infectious disease epidemiology and implementation of clinical guidelines. You will be self-motivated and have a strong desire to learn and gain a deep understanding of the work.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.  Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.

This position is offered full time (part time hours considered, minimum 40% FTE) on a fixed term contract until 31 March 2023 and is funded by Wellcome.

Only applications received before 12 midday on 23 August 2022 will be considered. Interviews are expected to be held on 6 September 2022.

Please quote 159177 on all correspondence.