Salary £40,247 - £43,878 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full-Time Job category/type Fixed Term - Full-Time Job reference REC00002640 The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference. Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings. Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement. The Role: The University of Portsmouth School of Dental and Healthcare Professions is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to support the process evaluation of the TeleBrush UP programme, an innovative teledentistry approach using intraoral cameras to enhance a supervised toothbrushing initiative in primary schools. Funded by the Borrow Foundation, this project is led by Dr Carolina Machuca Vargas and aims to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and cost-effectiveness of this novel approach to improve children's oral health. As part of this initiative, the Research Fellow will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and school stakeholders to gather both qualitative and quantitative data, conduct cost-effectiveness analysis, and contribute to reports and publications. The role involves liaising with schools, leading the design, implementation, and analysis of the mixed-methods data collection, conducting observations and interviews with UoP students, school staff, and parents, and analysing cost data to evaluate the economic impact of the TeleBrush UP programme. The post holder will also produce accessible summaries of findings for community stakeholders and academic audiences and assist in organising dissemination events to foster community engagement. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Dental Public Health, Health Economics, or a related field and have a strong background in mixed-methods research. For an informal conversation about this role please contact Caroline Machuca-Vargas at carolina.machuca-vargasport.ac.uk. The interview date for this post is 17 December 2024. This is a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2025, aligning with the project’s duration. Join us in making a difference in children’s oral health across the community. For internal candidates it may be possible to apply for this role under the Secondment Policy. If you wish to apply as a secondee, you must have approval of your line manager in advance of submitting your application form. Please confirm in your application that your line manager has approved this. Employer, External Only: University of Portsmouth Academic Services Ltd (UASL) Discover the advantages of joining our university. We offer a range of attractive benefits and opportunities to enhance your work experience: Competitive salary, including incremental progression within your scale. Generous pension scheme. Generous leave entitlement of 32–35 days a year, plus bank holidays, and an additional Christmas closure. Family-friendly policies supporting flexible working. Staff discounts and loyalty schemes. Staff car parking and discounted public travel. Excellent training and development opportunities. Staff wellbeing programmes. Long service milestones, and recognition awards which may be awarded to staff for exceptional performance. Recreation facilities, including discounted gym membership, food on campus schemes, use of the Library and staff social activities. Discounted learning. Start-up business mentoring from expert entrepreneurs via our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. The perks don’t stop there - click ‘apply’ for further information on My Reward and Benefits UKVI Statement Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it. ED&I Statement: We are strongly dedicated to embedding equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within our community. As an Athena SWAN and Race Equality Charter award holder, a member of Stonewall and a Disability Confident Employer we are passionate about creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, regardless of your background. We welcome applications from all talented people. In addition, we want our workforce to be representative of our diverse student population. Please see our EDI Framework and objectives. Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.