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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom

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22.03.2025

06.05.2025

Summary

The role will contribute to a range of work packages within the IDSV study, particularly investigating and synthesising existing published evidence and guidance on health outcome measurement, and undertaking qualitative interviews with survivors, service users, the public, and other stakeholders to obtain their views and experiences. This role comprises:

• Undertaking all aspects of the research, including planning, study design, data collection, data analysis, and presentation;
• Supervising, administering, managing, and communicating for the wider IDSV study;
• Contributing to teaching and research in the wider Institute.

Main Duties

• Work with the principal investigators (Dr Louise Jackson, Prof Jonathan Ross), research team, and relevant collaborators to develop research objectives, study designs, and research protocols;
• Collect research data through in-depth qualitative interviews and literature reviews, document analysis, etc.;
• Analyse and interpret data, applying knowledge to develop new intellectual understanding;
• Disseminate research findings orally and in written form for publication, conferences, and research seminars;
• Supervise students on research-related work and provide guidance to PhD students and support staff as required;
• Undertake management and administration tasks related to the IDSV project, such as securing ethical approval and running workshops;
• Contribute to the wider research environment in the Institute;
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques, and methods;
• Support the IARH teaching programmes, particularly in relation to the Masters programme in Health Economics & Health Policy and MPH.

Person Specification

• PhD (or near to completion) or equivalent experience in a social science, health-related, or policy discipline;
• A record of research output, appropriate to career stage, with potential to publish in leading international journals;
• Interest in health, health services, economics, and public policy;
• An aptitude for applying techniques relevant to the work package (qualitative interviews, focus groups, document analysis);
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly;
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines;
• Experience in developing new research ideas, with an aptitude for developing new models and methodologies that will advance the discipline;
• Ability to work effectively within a team and develop networks with non-academic organisations;
• A willingness to undertake training and play a full role in the project team and wider research environment.