Department of Health Sciences
The University of York is seeking a Research Fellow to join the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Research Support Service (RSS) Hub hosted by the University of York, in partnership with the Universities of Sheffield and Leeds. The NIHR RSS provides seamless access to support, advice, research design and collaboration from pre-application to post-application for researchers working across the remit of NIHR in England. The RSS is provided through eight Hubs across England who come together as the National Collaborative.
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 a Research Fellow to play a key role in the work of our RSS Hub as an Advisor specialising in the provision of advice and support on research inclusion to researchers seeking support from our Hub. You will also collaborate with colleagues on the design and delivery of workshops and other events for researchers, networking and stakeholder engagement.
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.
* A PhD in an area relevant to applied health research or equivalent experience
* Knowledge of research inclusion and undertaking research with underserved populations
* Knowledge of a range of research techniques and methodologies including approaches to underpin equality, diversity and inclusion in research
* Comprehensive knowledge of NIHR, other relevant research funding streams and UK research landscape
* Experience in incorporating patient and public involvement in research
* Experience in designing and/or implementing strategies/methods to support research inclusion
* Highly developed communication skills to engage effectively with a wide-ranging audience, both orally and in writing, using a range of media
* Ability to lead and/or take responsibility for a small research project or identified parts of a large project
* Ability to persuade and influence project stakeholders
Interview Date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Catriona McDaid at or Professor Catherine Hewitt at
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 offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork