Postdoctoral Research Associate - UOD2064

University of Dundee; Dundee; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Scotland is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for a part-time role supporting a project on palliative care for neurodegenerative conditions. Responsibilities include conducting literature reviews, planning hybrid workshops with stakeholders, and assisting with project documentation. Candidates should have a PhD in health sciences or a related field, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Spanish. This role offers exposure to international research collaboration and development in realist review methodology.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop skills in research methodology

Experience in international research collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD completed in health sciences, sociology or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting evidence reviews.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searching and data extraction for a scoping review.
• Support planning and coordination of stakeholder workshops.
• Assist with project administration and documentation.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Spanish

Ability to work independently

Knowledge in palliative care

Education

PhD in health sciences, sociology or related

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - UOD2064

Posted on 8 December 2025 | Reference: UOD2064

We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support a British Academy-funded project evaluating palliative care models for neurodegenerative conditions. The role will involve contributing to a realist scoping review and assisting with the planning and organisation of hybrid workshops with stakeholders in Mexico.

Key responsibilities:

• Conducting literature searching, screening, data extraction and synthesis for a realist scoping review.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of hybrid stakeholder workshops with collaborators in Mexico.
• Assisting with project administration, documentation, and knowledge exchange activities (e.g., manuscripts, reports, presentations).

Essential criteria:

• PhD completed in the fields of health sciences, sociology or related.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting evidence reviews (systematic, scoping, realist, or similar).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an international team.
• Knowledge or interest in palliative care, neurodegenerative conditions, and/or global health.
• Proficiency in Spanish (to support engagement with Spanish-language literature and collaborators).
• Experience of international/interdisciplinary collaboration.
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This is a part-time, hourly-paid role. The number of hours will vary depending on project needs and can be negotiated. Payment will be made at the appropriate university research associate hourly rate.

This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in realist review methodology, gain experience in international research collaboration, and contribute to impactful work on global palliative care.

Monday, 5 January 2026, 23:59