Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow, School of Health Sciences

Euraxess; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented researcher at a leading university. Join a multidisciplinary team focused on improving self-management support for older individuals with long-term conditions. This role involves conducting qualitative research, engaging with stakeholders, and contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. The successful candidate will possess strong qualitative research skills and a keen understanding of social science applied health research. Flexible working patterns are available, making this an ideal position for those looking to balance professional and personal commitments while making a meaningful impact in the field of health sciences.

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting qualitative research and analysing qualitative data.
• Ability to work independently in a research context.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative research including observations, interviews, and focus groups.
• Analyse qualitative data and write it up for publication.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Social Science Applied Health Research

Attention to Detail

Excellent Written English Skills

Education

PhD in a Relevant Field

Job description

Organisation/Company UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research Field Sociology Ethics in health sciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) First Stage Researcher (R1) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 5 Jun 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer 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.

An enhanced 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 1stof September 2025.