Research Fellow

**Movember** is the leading charity changing the face of men’s health globally, tackling mental health and suicide prevention, prostate cancer, testicular cancer.

In our mission to stop men dying too young, we’re seeking a passionate **Research Fellow - Masculinities** to join our **London** based team.

**About the role**

The **Research Fellow** (situated within the Masculinities Research team of the Movember Institute of Men’s Health) is responsible for co-establishing a program of research focused on exploring the relative role of masculinities on health outcomes to inform improvements in men’s health and wellbeing. This work will take place as foundational research activity within the Movember Institute of Men’s Health. The Institute will catalyse and accelerate men’s health research and its translation into practice across Movember’s markets.

**You’ll have the opportunity to**
- Design (and co-design with partners), conduct or oversee/guide research studies and projects related to masculinities and health research, employing both qualitative and quantitative research methods (incl. longitudinal).
- Collaborate with other **Movember** cross-functional staff across research, advocacy, partnerships and marketing to develop research proposals, ethics submissions as well as secure partnership funding.
- Prepare research reports, academic papers, and other knowledge products for publication in reputable journals and presentations at conferences.
- Utilize appropriate statistical and analytical techniques to analyze data and interpret research findings.
- Oversee the collection and management of research data, ensuring high data quality and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Take a leading role in managing research projects, ensuring timelines, objectives, and deliverables are met.
- Stay updated on the latest research and developments in the field of men's health and masculinities.
- Communicate research findings to internal and external stakeholders, policymakers, and the public through relevant conferences, workshops and other channels, including social media and public events.
- Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards and relevant regulations.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers, research assistants, and any students involved in the research projects facilitating skill development and capacity-building.
- Work with the broader research team to translate findings and upskill cross-functional staff at Movember on research projects and outcomes.

**For this role, you’ll need**
- Expertise in designing and conducting masculinities and health research, projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research methods, data analysis, and statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R).
- Proven experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and monitoring of research projects.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex research findings to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of ethics and ethical considerations in mental health research.

**Bonus points for**
- Completed Ph.D. in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, public health, social sciences)

**Why Movember?**

**Our employee benefits include**:

- Hybrid/Flexible working - we offer our team a split of home and office working
- 13 weeks paid Parental Leave and 6 weeks annual leave
- Health Cash Plan - to support the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing)
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering face to face counselling, plus legal and financial support
- A fun stimulating and collaborating culture, with company events
- Service awards after 3, 5 and 10 years
- Committees to join - Culture team, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Movember book group
- Bike to work scheme
- Half day Fridays for 9 months of the year

**Does this role sound up your alley?