Research Fellow, Nursing, Midwifery and Health

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow to join their interdisciplinary team focused on healthcare workforce research. This role offers the opportunity to influence health workforce policy through advanced quantitative methodologies and qualitative data analysis. With a project funded for 2.5 years, you will contribute to significant research that impacts patient care and safety. Enjoy a supportive environment at a top-ranked institution, with flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in healthcare research.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for early career researchers

Collaborations with local Trusts

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in health services research, including data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to data analysis, project management, and data collection.
• Engage in qualitative data analysis and complex regression modeling.

Skills

Health Services Research

Advanced Quantitative Methodologies

Qualitative Methods

Data Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Equivalent experience

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow with expertise in Health Services Research and experience in advanced quantitative methodologies. Some familiarity with qualitative methods is also desirable. Our study aims to determine if nurse staffing levels on hospital wards can be predicted using routinely collected data. The role involves an interest in healthcare workforce research and a passion for studying nurse staffing decisions that ensure quality and safety in patient care. Tasks include individual and team-based work, with opportunities to engage in qualitative data analysis, complex regression modeling, and predictive analytics.

The role

You will join an interdisciplinary research team that has influenced health workforce policy both in the UK and internationally. The project is funded for 2.5 years by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, involving collaborators from the University of Southampton, NHS hospital Trusts, Imperial College London, and NHS England.

Your responsibilities will include contributing to data analysis, project management, data collection, database development, workshop organization, and publication preparation, tailored to your experience and seniority. The position is initially funded until October 2027, with potential for ongoing funding. It is available full-time, with options for part-time or job sharing, and flexible working considerations. However, remote working is limited.

About you

You should hold a PhD in a relevant discipline or have equivalent experience. Candidates nearing completion of a PhD may be considered for the Senior Research Assistant role. Essential experience includes conducting research within health services, including data collection and analysis. An eagerness to learn advanced analytical techniques and a demonstrated interest in health workforce research are important.

About us

This position is based in the School of Health Sciences, ranked 3rd in the UK for Research (REF 2021) and 13th in the World for Nursing (QS 2025). We support early career researchers and benefit from collaborations with local Trusts and infrastructure like the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration Wessex. Working at the University of Southampton offers various benefits alongside competitive pay.

For informal inquiries or questions before applying, contact Dr. Christina Saville at [e-mail].

Please include an academic CV with your application.

Applicants working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD will be considered. The title "Research Fellow" will be awarded upon PhD completion; prior to that, the role will be titled "Senior Research Assistant".

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that respects diversity and promotes equality. We support flexible working arrangements and aim to create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Application deadline is 11:59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment at [phone] or [e-mail], quoting the job number.