Senior Research Fellow (Assistant Director RSS)

Hours of work: Full-time (flexibility available)

Based at: University of York campus (with some remote working options available)

Interview date: TBC

Department of Health Sciences

The University of York is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Fellow (Assistant Director RSS) to join the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) Hub based at the University of York. The NIHR RSS provides advice and support to researchers in England developing applications to national, peer-reviewed research programmes and at other stages in the research pathway. Support is delivered nationally by eight Hubs and by Specialist Centres for Public Health and Social Care. 

The University of York offers flexible working patterns and a number of family friendly initiatives. As a Department we are proud to foster a supportive culture that helps staff and students contribute fully, flourish and excel, to reach their full potential. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion as well as the values of the Athena SWAN Charter in all our Departmental activities. 

Role

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director (Senior Research Fellow) to work closely with the RSS Hub Co-Directors and Programme Manager in implementing the Hub’s strategic and operational plans, leading innovation in delivery and working collaboratively with other RSS Hubs through the RSS National Collaborative. The role also provides an outstanding opportunity to develop your own portfolio of research alongside contributing to RSS. 

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

Some of the essential requirements for the role are listed below, please see the job description for the full list of essential criteria.

• PhD in an area relevant to applied health research or relevant MSc and equivalent experience
• Expert knowledge in at least one methodological area relevant to applied health and social care research
• Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies
• Knowledge of inclusive approaches to research
• Expert knowledge of UK funding landscape for health, public health and social care, funder expectations and current national research priorities
• Significant track record of delivering research in the field of health, social care or public health
• Track record in incorporating patient and public involvement in research and in inclusive approaches in research
• Experience of delivering sustained and consistent, publicly verifiable, research output of high quality with evidence of impact and esteem
• Proven experience of attracting and obtaining significant external research funding

For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Catriona McDaid at catriona.mcdaid@york.ac.uk

or Professor Catherine Hewitt at catherine.hewitt@york.ac.uk

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We also encourage applications from women for senior roles. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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