Research Fellow - Birmingham, United Kingdom - University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

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Position Details
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute of Clinical Sciences, College of Medical and Dental Sciences

Location:
University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK

Full time starting salary is normally in the range £33,348 to £43,155 with potential progression once in post to £45,737

Grade 7

Part Time (15 working hours per week)

Fixed Term contract up to December 2023

Closing date: 21st August 2023

Background
The School of Nursing & Midwifery holds an Athena SWAN Bronze award.

Athena SWAN is a national initiative that recognises the advancement of gender equality, representation, progression and success for all in academia.

Role Summary

Conduct original research within the research project
Carry out interviews and focus group with relevant stakeholders
Disseminate research findings through presentations and reports for the funder
Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing bids
Operate within area of specialism

Main Duties
The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.

Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
Undertake management/administration arising from research
Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader
Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research
Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.

Person Specification

High level analytical capability
Ability to communicate complex information clearly
Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to contribute to developing new ones
Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively
Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or specific research project
Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly

**Valuing excellence, sustaining investment