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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Are you interested in working for a world top 100 university? If you are a highly motivated Research Fellow then we would love to hear from you

An outstanding opportunity has arisen to join the Section of Public Health in the School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR).

As an experienced and passionate public health researcher, you will support a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) led by Doncaster Council and funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) to develop public health research infrastructure and capacity that will support improving population health and reducing health inequalities.

You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary, cross-organisational team based in Doncaster Council, the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.

You should have experience of designing and undertaking collaborative public health research in community and/or local government settings using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies; experience of co-production of research with community and/or local government partners and an appreciation of wider public health policy and practice is desirable.

You should possess strong spoken and written communication skills for liaising with multiple partners and external bodies. Excellent interpersonal skills are also essential. You should be able to independently plan and deliver work with mínimal supervision and direction.

This role provides excellent opportunities to develop your career and work with multidisciplinary colleagues in Doncaster and academic teams in both Sheffield universities to develop a programme of research and knowledge mobilisation to have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of the population of Doncaster.

You will work with local authority colleagues and other stakeholders and participate in generating research impact within a supportive, flexible and friendly environment.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We're one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK.

The University's Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

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

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