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Ismh Hastings Research Fellow
4 months ago
**Post Details**
Full time or Part time positions available
Fixed term for 18 months
The interviews for this post are expected to take place week commencing Monday 10 June 2024.
There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK
**The Post**
This prestigious post-doctoral fellowship at the ISMH, University of Stirling offers an exciting opportunity for an outstanding researcher to join a world-leading Institute carrying out high profile public health research on alcohol, vaping and approaches to addressing the commercial determinants of health (CDOH). Please note:
- Remote working is negotiable
- We welcome part-time or full-time applicants
- More than one appointment may be made
- Start date is negotiable
In your cover letter, please indicate your level of interest and directly relevant knowledge, experience or transferable skills in the example project topics/tasks provided in the description of duties.
**Description of Duties**
Alcohol:
- Qualitative exploration of the impact of increases in alcohol prices on members of the public including those living in deprivation or with alcohol dependence
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of market/industry responses to alcohol price interventions using business to business publications and data
- Advertising content analysis and/or retail store observations to examine the marketing of zero/low alcohol products
- Quantitative analysis of how alcohol marketing affects the attitudes and alcohol consumption of adults in the UK
- Analysis and write-up of qualitative data on alcohol licensing systems
(Other) Commercial determinants of health:
- Analysis of primary qualitative data and development of novel frameworks for the management of commercial interactions/conflicts of interest in public health and related research
- Qualitative exploration and strategic analysis of how CDOH are understood and handled by public health professionals
Tobacco/Nicotine:
- Exploring youth and adult experiences of the accessibility of e-cigarettes and related policy options
- Co-ordinating research to examine the effects of vaping in pregnancy
- and middle-income countries, assisting with a smoke-free homes international network (SHINE), or researching experiences of Long Covid and the health of people who live and work in prisons.
An outstanding researcher is sought who is enthusiastic, meticulous and hard-working, and who is comfortable and capable of working across several projects, taking on new topics and challenges within a supportive and friendly team. The Fellow will develop their existing skills base in either/both quantitative and qualitative methods including documentary analysis as needed on specific projects; and further build their public health knowledge and experience of study management. Depending on the project allocation, duties may involve:
- Primary data collection and analysis (interview, focus group or observational data, surveys)
- Secondary analysis (coding documentation or marketing material using established or novel frameworks; content analysis)
- Gaining appropriate ethical approvals
- Monitoring/supporting study recruitment and data collection activity
- Writing-up/presenting findings including leadership of academic papers, conference presentations, and working proactively with policymakers, NGOs, research funders and other stakeholders.
**Please see attached job description for a full list of duties.**
**Essential Criteria**
**Qualifications**:
Knowledge & Experience
- Good knowledge of issues relating to the prevention of non-communicable disease in the UK and internationally including current government policy
- Specific topic knowledge relevant to the projects above and/or ability to get up to speed quickly with support
- Experience of analysing and synthesising qualitative and/or quantitative data, preferably within a team. Experience of both would be a distinct advantage
- Experience of academic writing for publication such as academic papers, policy briefs or reports
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to conduct qualitative research (interviews/focus groups/documentation analysis) to a high standard, preferably including data collection, developing an analytical approach, coding, synthesis and interpretation AND/OR to have strong quantitative skills including data handling and analysis using appropriate software
- Self-starter with ability to work flexibly and independently as required to deliver on the requirements of the role
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm to contribute to a positive and supportive research culture
- Ability to think strategically to plan and effectively deliver on tasks efficiently with demonstrable attention to detail
- Excellent ability to communicate complex research to diverse audiences including non-experts/the public
**Desirable Criteria**
Knowledge & Experience
- Good knowledge of ethical approval and data governance processes
- Experience of engagement of non-
