PenARC Research Assistant/Fellow

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Research Assistant/Fellow. Working as part of the whole PenARC team, and based in the University of Plymouth’s Community and Primary care Research Group, the role will focus mainly on collaborative project work across the Peninsula. Research areas might include Older People, Child Health, Public Health, Mental Health, and other Health Services Research related topics.

This post is funded by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) South West Peninsula (PenARC), one of fifteen collaborations funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) to address local health and care questions of national importance.

You will need to work collaboratively with diverse partners and members of the public/service users across the Peninsula. PenARC holds a novel ground-up approach to research, led by patients, clinicians, and managers in collaboration with researchers, that has led to notable successes and this post will be required to build on these.

This is a part-time position working up to 29.6 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until 31^st March 2026 due to funding. Remote working is available up to 1 day a week.

Applicants are required to have strong research skills, including experience in quantitative or qualitative approaches, and use these to support research projects already adopted by PenARC in addition to working with colleagues on further funding applications. Experience of research in a health and social care related area is essential. Project outputs are expected to lead to peer-reviewed publications and you will contribute as an author where appropriate.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Kerryn Husk at kerryn.husk@plymouth.ac.uk.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.  This post is advertised as a Grade 6/7, please clearly indicate in your supporting statement which grade you are applying for.

You should tailor your application towards the Job Description for which you meet the criteria, although the University reserves the right to make an offer at the appropriate level in relation to skills and experience. 

Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.

Interviews are likely to take place in-person on 17^th January 2025.

Our Offer

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

When joining us, you will receive:

• Generous annual leave: 25 (Grade 6)* / 35 (Grade 7)* Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery

*Pro rata if part-time

A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.

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