Senior Research Fellow in Social Science

UCL Department / Division
Behavioural Science and Health
Location of position
London
Grade
8
Hours
Full Time
Salary
(inclusive of London allowance)
£45,610 – £53,757 Per Annum
Duties and Responsibilities
The post-holder will join the Department of Behavioural Science and Health at UCL to develop grants and undertake research on social factors in health, with a particular focus on social prescribing and children and young people
Specifically, the post-holder will be responsible for building the team’s partnerships with external collaborators in social prescribing and CAMHS services, writing and submitting funding applications, carrying out new empirical and theoretical research, undertaking dissemination activities, and providing teaching and research supervision.
Position available from 1st Jan 2022, for 18 months, (in the first instance) but is likely to be extended.
Key Requirements
Applicants are sought with a research background in social science or other relevant discipline and experience undertaking research on social prescribing, personalised care and social determinants of health, involving conducting trials or intervention studies involving human participants (especially children and young people).
 An in-depth knowledge of research design and methods relevant to applied health or social research is also essential.
Further Details
A job description and person specification can be accessed via the link at the bottom of this page.  
To apply for the vacancy please click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below.
If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact Najma Hussain ( [email protected]) or Maria Kristensen ([email protected])
Informal enquiries should be made to: Dr Daisy Fancourt, [email protected] 
UCL Taking Action for Equality
We will consider applications to work on a part-time, flexible and job share basis wherever possible.
Closing Date
10 Dec 2021
Latest time for the submission of applications
23:59
Interview date
tbc
Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award, in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Support Staff.
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