Organisation/Company: UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF SCOTLAND
Research Field: Biological sciences
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: United Kingdom
Application Deadline: 13 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract: Other
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
School of Health & Life Sciences
Fixed Term: 3 months
THE POST – REQ000245 - Research Fellow
The School of Health and Life Sciences within the University of West of Scotland is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support the Alzheimer’s Society funded project ‘Co-produced career guidance intervention for people living with dementia’ led by Professor Louise Ritchie.
This role will focus on the data analysis and dissemination phase of the study, which aims to co-produce and field-test an innovative career guidance and development approach to supporting people living with dementia post-diagnosis. The study design uses a mix of qualitative methods, combining evidence review, service mapping, interviews, and multi-disciplinary workshops.
The successful applicant will be a key member of a research team that includes academics from the School of Health and Life Sciences and the School of Education and Social Science in UWS and Northumbria and Edinburgh Napier Universities. The postholder will be responsible for managing data analysis and liaising with the cross-institutional project team and external collaborators to achieve the project aims.
Applicants should be aware that this role is fully funded externally and is offered as fixed term for 3 months.
The successful candidate should have the following:
1. 1st degree in a relevant subject (social sciences, social work, career guidance and development, management, psychology, nursing, and allied health professions).
2. PhD qualification (or near submission) in a relevant subject.
3. Experience of working with people living with dementia and their families.
4. A working knowledge of research project management and report writing.
5. Previous exposure to qualitative research methods and analysis.
6. Highly developed communication skills with the ability to communicate using a variety of mediums to different public, professional, and policy audiences.
7. An understanding of thematic analysis.
ABOUT US
The University of the West of Scotland is one of Scotland’s largest and most dynamic modern universities. Our reach across the country, together with our London campus, means that UWS is a significant force in global knowledge creation, innovation, and a leading provider of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degree education.
UWS is officially ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 200 universities worldwide under 50 years old (2023 Young University Rankings).
The School of Health & Life Sciences at UWS offers innovative teaching and research opportunities, focused on the real-world challenges facing the healthcare and life sciences sectors. You will join a supportive and committed team, playing a key role in continuing to establish the University as a force for good.
We offer our staff a caring and supportive environment, across five campuses, and a competitive benefits package which includes:
* 35 days of annual leave, plus a further 12 days for public/university holidays.
* An additional day off on your birthday.
* Defined benefit contribution pension scheme (currently 19.3%), including death in service benefits upon joining the scheme.
* A flexible approach to working pattern and work-life balance.
* Fitness facilities across our campuses.
* Access to a range of health and wellbeing resources, including occupational health, physiotherapy, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
* Professional, career, and research development opportunities.
Closing Date: Thursday 13th March 2025
Interview Date: Friday 28th March 2025
The University reserves the right to shorten/extend the closing date of any position where a high/low volume of suitable applications are received. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, an early application is encouraged.
UWS is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.
UWS is a “Disability Confident” employer.
University of the West of Scotland is a registered Scottish charity, no. SC002520.
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