Research Fellow in Children and Families Theme

1 week ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

The Role

Newcastle University invites applications for a researcher in our Supporting Children and Families theme. The successful applicant will contribute to ongoing projects and to the development of new projects, as well as develop their own research programme in this area.

Our work is based around creating a better start in life and supporting care across childhood, including maternal healthcare. We aim to develop better integrated health and social care for children and their families, improving outcomes and reducing inequalities.

The researcher will join a vibrant regional community of research fellows within the ARC North East and North Cumbria.

Key Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the delivery of ongoing projects in children and families and to the development of new projects aligning to your own research interests
  • Develop projects relating to maternity, infants, children, and families
  • Carry out research within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and to an appropriate standard
  • Attend meetings and other events appropriate to the projects
  • Prepare papers for publication and disseminate findings at conferences and meetings as required
  • Support supervision of undergraduate and masters student dissertations
  • Identify and undertake a programme of professional development, including further training in research methods and other transferable skills
  • Carry out administrative tasks and other duties to support the management of the SCF theme and the NIHR ARC as required by the Director

Person Specification

The successful applicant will have a clear knowledge and experience of qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods research, including data collection and analysis. They will also have evidence of ability to co-author peer reviewed publications and successfully work on an applied health research project relating to the children and families.

The researcher will be able to work independently and with others in a team, communicate to a range of audiences using a range of presentation approaches, and maintain confidentiality. They will also be able to work flexibly with regard to hours of work, including occasional evenings, and travel across the region.

Desirable

The successful applicant will have knowledge of health and social care policy relating to the UK and an understanding of the research inclusion agenda. They will also have experience of public involvement and engagement in research or evidenced interest in developing this.

Attributes and Behaviours

The researcher will have the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, work flexibly and cooperatively with others, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

The successful applicant will be educated to Master's level and working towards a PhD in a relevant subject, such as public health, maternal health, maternity, child health.

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