Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented researcher to join a multidisciplinary team at a leading university. This role focuses on developing a communication guide for physiotherapists aimed at enhancing self-management support for older adults with multiple long-term conditions. You will conduct qualitative research, including interviews and focus groups, to gather insights and co-produce interventions. The position offers a collaborative environment with flexible working patterns, generous holiday allowances, and a commitment to inclusion and respect. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the health sciences field!

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working patterns

University closure days

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative research methods and analysis.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative research including interviews and focus groups.
• Analyze qualitative data and prepare findings for publication.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Social Science Applied Health Research

Written English Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

An exciting opportunity is available for a talented researcher to join the large and successful School of Health Sciences at the University of Southampton. You will join a multidisciplinary team who are developing a communication guide delivered by physiotherapists to improve self-management support for older people living with multiple long-term conditions and their carers in the home setting.

The work will involve conducting qualitative research (observations of physiotherapy practice, interviews with patients and carers, focus groups with physiotherapists) to explore their experiences of self-management support, stakeholder workshops to co-produce the intervention, and initial evaluation in practice. This will involve gaining ethical approvals, recruiting participants, conducting the qualitative work, analysing qualitative data, writing it up for publication. The work would include working with PPI and working with a multidisciplinary team.

You will need experience of qualitative research and a good understanding of social science applied health research. You will need to be able to work independently and efficiently in a research context, and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail.

We are open to flexible working patterns.

A standard DBS check is required for this role.

Applications will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification. The title of Research Fellow will be applied upon completion of PhD. Prior to the qualification being awarded the title of Senior Research Assistant will be given.

Potential applicants who would like to discuss the post are welcome to contact Dr Euan Sadler ([e-mail] ).

Interviews will take place on 16th June 2025. The position is tenable from 1 st of September 2025.

As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on [phone] or [e-mail] quoting the job number.