Research Fellow

2 weeks ago


University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Department**:
This post will be based within the Mental Health and Addiction Research Group at the Department of Health Sciences at the University of York. The group, in collaboration with the Tobacco and Alcohol Group at University College London, has been awarded a large research grant in the area of tobacco smoking and mental illness. This involves a fully powered randomised controlled trial to assess the clinical and cost effectiveness of electronic cigarettes for smoking cessation and reduction in people with mental illness.

We are looking for an experienced research fellow to join the interdisciplinary research team of academics, clinicians and service user/carer representatives. The post presents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly motivated person to develop their own career in an excellent research environment, joining a large and highly successful multi-disciplinary Department.

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family-friendly initiatives. As a
Department, we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish
and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the
Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities.

**Role**:
As the senior research fellow on this research programme, you will be centrally involved in and manage the preparation and undertaking of mixed-methods research as part of an interdisciplinary team. Supported by the Programme Leads, Dr Elena Ratschen from the University of York and Prof Lion Shahab from University College London, you will prepare the set-up of the research from the early stages, manage a small sub-team team of full-time and part-time researchers and engage comprehensively with a variety of academic, clinical and PPI stakeholders involved with the research. You will conduct research and substantially contribute to publications and other outputs from the research, be involved in national and international dissemination activities (including conferences) and use your initiative to contribute to the development of future research. You will also contribute to and/or lead the obtaining of external research funding.

Mentorship, training and experimental learning to further develop research skills and expertise will be provided.

**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- Experience with planning, setting up, and managing trials involving mixed methods research
- Competency and experience in conducting individual and collaborative research projects and supervising the work of others
- Advanced and specialist IT knowledge
- Experience with project and team management
- Excellent communication (orally and in writing), analytical and problem-solving skills
- Outstanding commitment to high quality work, a keen interest in the research topic and attention to detail.

Mentorship, training and experimental learning to further develop research skills and expertise will be provided.

This is a fixed-term contract for 24 months, starting as soon as possible and will run until 31/08/2025.

**Interview date**:TBC

**Condition of employment**:
The University strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork


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