Senior Researcher (Post-Doctoral)

Fixed Term Contract End Date: 31st December 2028

Vacancy Hours: 37 hours per week (we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work part time hours)

Location: Hybrid home working / office base Northallerton 

North Yorkshire Council has secured £5 million to tackle inequalities and improve health outcomes in a pioneering Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). Together, with the Universities of Hull and York, we have ambitious plans to develop the research culture of the Council. We will build partnerships to conduct and use research to improve population health and wellbeing issues, address issues that matter to communities, and reduce inequalities.

What is the job role?

We are appointing two Senior Researchers (Post-Doctoral) to be part of a newly established HDRC North Yorkshire team.

The postholder/s will be part of a newly formed team of HDRC ‘embedded’ researchers working alongside colleagues employed by the Universities of Hull and York.  They will lead and develop research that builds Council-University partnerships to improve health outcomes and reduce health inequalities. The postholder will receive an honorary contract with University of Hull and have access to academic support and supervision through our wider HDRC partnership. The successful applicant/s will be expected to collaboratively develop and obtain external funding to support the long-term sustainability of the council’s research activity. 

The postholder/s will work collaboratively with frontline Council staff, managers, and leaders, supported by our growing research community of practice. The postholder/s will work alongside other HDRC staff leading work areas of behavioural science, health economics, public involvement in research, and research governance.

Who are we looking for?

You will:

• Have an emerging track record of designing and delivering high quality research on health, inequalities, and its wider determinants together with research publications and dissemination activities.
• Be experienced in designing and delivering co-production in research studies.
• Possess excellent analytical skills for qualitative and/or quantitative research (please ensure you adequately describe your research skills in your application).
• Possess knowledge and understanding of respective roles of local authorities, universities, and key stake holders within the local research ecosystem.
• Be experienced in developing and implementing multi-agency research, engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and working across organisational boundaries.
• Understand the barriers in bringing research into practice, and the implementation strategies that can facilitate its adoption.
• Have experience of contributing to the preparation of research grant applications.
• Have experience of contributing to the design and delivery of training in research skills and knowledge.
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to lead, motivate and influence others.
• Be a motivated, independent, collaborative researcher, with excellent time management and project management skills.

For an informal conversation about the role please contact Joanne Smithson, Senior Manager HDRC NY joanne.smithson@northyorks.gov.uk

Key Documents

Key Dates

Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 4 February 2025  In person in Northallerton. 

To apply please click on the ‘Apply’ button above.

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