Research Fellow at University of Surrey

The Workforce Organisation and Wellbeing (WOW) Research Group in the School of Health Sciences is seeking a Research Fellow to work on an NIHR ARC KSS funded project to explore how the implementation of the Dementia Care Coordinator (DCC) service across Kent and Medway works, for whom and how. Working with Dr Ruth Abrams this realist evaluation is designed to explore a range of different stakeholder perspectives including people living with dementia and healthcare experts involved in the service. This is a part-time (with the possibility of increasing hours over the duration of the contract), fixed term contract till September 2024.

Sitting within the University’s Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, the School of Health Sciences has achieved substantial success and is currently ranked 4th by the Complete University Guide 2020 and 4th by the Times and Sunday Time Good University Guide 2020. The School is a leading provider of undergraduate and postgraduate education and is in the top 10 in the UK for research following the recent Research Excellence Framework assessment. In addition to this, we have been awarded Gold for our Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). 

About you

We are looking for a post-doctoral researcher with skills in realist approaches, qualitative data analysis and excellent project management. You will also need to be able to engage in deep critical thinking to develop theoretical insights, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and contribute positively to a remote team culture.  You will be responsible for undertaking data analysis, synthesis and support the write up of the final report and the production of various dissemination materials with input from other members of the team. 

How to apply

Further information about the University and the School of Health Sciences can be found at http://www.surrey.ac.uk/school-health-sciences. For an informal discussion please contact Dr Ruth Abrams r.abrams@surrey.ac.uk.

Please use the links below to go to the relevant pages to apply. We can only accept applications from the University of Surrey website.

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In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.