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Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed Term, Part Time)

University of Nottingham

Location: Nottingham, Hybrid
Salary: £31,387 to £46,485 per annum, pro rata depending on skills and experience (minimum £34866 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 16th October 2024
Closes: 13th November 2024
Job Ref: SOC355124

Area: Sociology & Social Policy

Location: University Park

Applications are invited for a Research Associate/Fellow to support the principal investigator, Dr Brenda Poku, in researching migrant children and young people with chronic illnesses, funded by the Economic and Social Research Council and the University of Nottingham. The research will examine the experiences of migrant young people with chronic illnesses from the perspectives of migrant young people with sickle cell disorders in the UK. The project comprises a qualitative study. The post holder will contribute to conducting and disseminating the study. The role holder will be able to use their experience, initiative, and creativity to extend the research portfolio.

Strong methodological and writing skills are essential. Successful applicants will have experience in healthcare-related qualitative research, conducting qualitative research and writing qualitative findings for publication. We are looking to employ someone interested in sociological theories/concepts that can be used to study and interpret illness and health experiences. Experience in researching migrant health and/or chronic illness is desirable. The applicant should be able to work as part of a team and independently where necessary and can build relationships and collaborate with others, both internally and externally.

The post is offered on a part-time (22.5 hours per week), fixed-term contract from 1 November 2024 to 30 April 2026. The post holder will be required to work on Campus at least once a month.

Request for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

We actively encourage people from Black, Asian, and racially minoritized backgrounds to apply. The school is determined to provide a diverse and inclusive environment for staff and students, drawing on the widest possible range of talents and backgrounds.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Brenda Poku: brenda.poku@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. 

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs – indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Learn more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award.

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