Research Associate or Research Fellow
2 weeks ago
**About the role**:
The Stoneygate Centre for Excellence in Empathic Healthcare has been founded based on a £10m investment by the Stoneygate Trust and the University of Leicester. They have convened a team of multidisciplinary researchers and educators to pioneer a robust new approach to medical education and training that positions empathy at the heart of healthcare delivery.
The Centre for Empathy will research and deliver world leading empathy training for both the pre-clinical and clinical phases of medical education. This will be done in an evidence-based way so that it can be easily integrated into General Medical Council (GMC) guidance for medical school curricula, as well as related international guidance. Researchers at the Centre will also develop continuing professional development courses based on this excellent research. The Centre also has an international advisory board as well as both national and international partners with whom they collaborate.
In addition to conducting the research, the Grade 8 fellow will be expected to manage more junior researchers, and develop their own ideas to promote the Centre’s mission.
**About you**:
The Grade 8 Fellow will be expected to have a larger number of publications in mid
- to high-tier journals. A high level of proficiency in English and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential requirements for this position.
**Additional information**:
Applications for job share will be considered.
Please view the following links for further information about the Centre and research:
Stoneygate Trust and University of Leicester combine to create pioneering new Centre for Empathic Healthcare | News | University of Leicester
UK’s first and only research Centre dedicated to placing empathy at the heart of healthcare | News | University of Leicester
- As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.
As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community.
We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
**Vacancy terms**: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 31 May 2027
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