Senior Research Assistant/Research Fellow, School of Health Sciences

EURAXESS Czech Republic; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a talented researcher at a prestigious institution in the UK. Join a dynamic multidisciplinary team focused on enhancing self-management support for older individuals with multiple long-term conditions. You will engage in qualitative research, exploring the experiences of patients and physiotherapists, and contribute to developing innovative interventions. This role offers flexibility and the chance to make a significant impact in health sciences research. If you are passionate about improving health outcomes and have a strong background in qualitative methods, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in qualitative research methodologies.
• Good understanding of social science applied health research.

Responsibilities

• Conduct qualitative research including observations and interviews.
• Analyse 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

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.