Research Fellow - Sheffield, United Kingdom - University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a post-doctoral researcher with a passion for improving the lives of stroke survivors with communication disorders to join our multidisciplinary team of communication partner training researchers.

Your role will be as a research fellow / project manager for the newly funded National Institute for Health Research ComSTAR project.

The research seeks to develop a national communication training programme for post registration stroke multidisciplinary staff and evaluate its implementation in the UKs National Health Service.

Based in the Division of Population Health at the University of Sheffield, you will have access to world leading health research expertise in a friendly environment.

As research fellow/project manager of the new ComSTAR project, you will be contributing to the world leading research of the department.

What We Offer:

41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
A highly competitive pension scheme.
Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
An inclusive and diverse workplace.
A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect.

We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

This vacancy is part of a Fair Recruitment pilot scheme within the faculty.

This is a positive action initiative which aims to improve staff diversity and to deliver an inclusive recruitment experience for all applicants.