Research Fellow

**Research Fellow (Grade 7)**
**Main function**

To lead or work within research projects, to contribute to the research record of the School through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to lead others to do the same.
- **Main Duties and Responsibilities**

Research- To independently develop research objectives within statistics, projects or proposals for own or joint research including research funding. To develop research networks through regular national/international conference/seminar presentations
- Manage and lead the trial team in statistics, ensuring section objectives are communicated and engaged with, planning, organising and delegating work, monitoring progress and intervening as required
- To generate and pursue independent and original research ideas in the field of applied health & social care and support the initiation of new lines of research in related areas
- To disseminate research findings using appropriate and effective national and international publications, research seminars, meetings and conferences
- To build and create networks both internally and externally to the university, to influence decisions, explore future research requirements, and share research ideas for the benefit of research projects
- To supervise and develop other research staff within own research projects
- To provide guidance to students in own specialist area, including supervising and assessing undergraduate projects
- To participate in Centre research activities.
- Ensure that work is undertaken and documented in a regulatory compliant way and be prepared for regular audits and inspections, as well as contributing to the development of the Quality management system for the area of statistics.

Other- To engage effectively with industrial, commercial and public sector organisations, professional institutions, other academic institutions etc., regionally and nationally to raise awareness of the Centre’s profile, to cultivate strategically valuable alliances, and to pursue opportunities for collaboration across a range of activities. These activities are expected to contribute to the Centre and the enhancement of its regional and national profile.
- To participate in administration and activities to promote the Centre and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
- Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

**Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8)**
**Main function**

Lead research projects, contributing to the research record of the Centre through commitment to carrying out research leading to the publishing of work in high-quality journals. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.
- **Continued in additional information**

**Person Specification**

**Research Fellow (Grade 7)**

**Essential Criteria**

Qualifications and Education- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2. An established expertise and proven portfolio of research and/or relevant experience within statistics
- 3. Growing national reputation within academic field
- 4. Proven substantial record of publications in high-impact national journals.
- 5. Proven ability attain competitive research funding along with a strong portfolio of research grants
- 6. Specialist knowledge of appropriate governance, systems and processes in relation to statistics in trials
- Communication and Team Working
- 7. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- 8. Proven ability to lead and develop a research team
- 9. Experience of dealing with performance and welfare issues
- Other
- 10. Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within work
- **Desirable Criteria**

1. Proven ability to attract research students
- 2. Evidence of collaborations with industry.
- 3. Proven ability to work without close supervision
- 4. Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.
- 5. Evidence of ability to participate in and develop both internal and external networks and utilise them to enhance the teaching and research activities of the Centre.
- 6. A commitment to high quality patient and public involvement
- **Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8)**

**Essential Criteria**

Qualifications and Education- Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- 2. A well-established expertise and significant proven portfolio of research and/or relevant industrial experience within the following research fields: trials, statistics
- 3. Established national and growing international reputation within academic field
- 4. Proven substantial record of publications in high-impact national and international journals.
- 5. Proven record of contributing and leading successful research bids
- **Communication and Team Working**

6. Proven ability in effective and persuasive communication
- 7. Proven ability to lead and develop a research team
- 8. Proven ability to attract research s