The Role
We are seeking to appoint two Health Services Research Fellows to support the development of high-quality, impactful research within the Institute:
1. One post at 0.4 FTE (14.8 hours per week)
2. One post at 0.2 FTE (7.4 hours per week)
Both posts are offered on a 2-year fixed-term basis, with any extension subject to the successful securing of additional external funding.
These fellowships are specifically intended for individuals who have not previously held a post-doctoral research fellowship, and are designed to support early career researchers in building their independent research profile within a supportive and collaborative environment.
You will contribute to the Institute’s research activity through the development and delivery of innovative, high-quality research, working with internal colleagues and external partners. You will also be expected to contribute to funding applications, research outputs, and the wider research culture of the University.
A key component of the role is the opportunity to develop your own programme of research. Applicants are therefore required to submit a research proposal outlining:
3. Your proposed programme of work during the fellowship
4. Your research goals and how the fellowship will support your development
5. The potential value, impact, and wider relevance of the proposed research activities
We particularly welcome applications from individuals whose research aligns with:
6. Local authority contexts, and/or
7. Health and wellbeing in coastal and/or rural communities
Key Responsibilities will include:
8. Conduct high-quality, impactful health-related research
9. Develop and lead elements of research projects and collaborations
10. Prepare and contribute to funding bids to support future research
11. Produce high-quality research outputs (e.g. publications, reports, presentations)
12. Engage with external stakeholders and partners to support knowledge exchange and impact
13. Contribute to the wider research culture of the Institute, including mentoring and supporting others where appropriate
14. Ensure research is conducted in line with ethical, governance, and regulatory requirements
Required Skills and Experience
You will have:
15. A PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
16. A developing track record of high-quality research outputs
17. Experience of, or strong potential for, working collaboratively with partners and stakeholders
18. Knowledge of relevant research methodologies
19. The ability to contribute to funding development and research income generation
20. Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
This opportunity is particularly suited to early career researchers seeking to establish and grow an independent research trajectory in applied health and care research.
Additional Information
Unfortunately this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship however we welcome your application if you are able to evidence right to work in the UK via an alternative route.
These roles offer a unique opportunity to develop your research career within a supportive academic environment, with dedicated time to build your own programme of work and external funding portfolio.
It is anticipated that the selection process will include an interview and presentation. Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
To learn more about the Institute for Health and Care Improvement, please visit: yorksj.ac.uk/ihci
We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive policies and facilities and welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive working environment, consideration is given to all requests for job share or flexible working arrangements.
This vacancy is scheduled to close on the date indicated at the bottom of this advert, but we may close earlier if we receive a high level of applications.
Application process support
We are keen to support you throughout the recruitment process. Before starting your application please refer to the attached candidate application form guidance below which provides advice about completing the application process.
Please note that CVs are not accepted in place of the application form. Within the application process you will be asked to answer a selection of work-related questions. Our aim is to get to know you, and understand your individual skills and experience, and how you would apply these within the role. We are aware that AI can be helpful in shaping your responses, but we encourage you to share your answers in your own words.
Our benefits package
We offer a wide range of employee benefits including -
- Excellent annual leave entitlement, including five discretionary university closure days over the Christmas period
- Disability leave (applies to staff who have disclosed a disability and is also available to staff with disabled dependants)
- Pension scheme
- Health Cash Plan after six months service
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Paid leave for Armed Forces Reservists
- On-campus courses, one-to-one tutorials, and online resources to help you develop your digital skills and work with new software
- Relocation expenses package for certain roles
- Reimbursement of Skilled Worker Visa application fees and for additional costs (if applicable to the role)
Further information about life at YSJ
Our attached 'further information' document below provides further information about our culture, achievements and testimonials from our employees.
Closing Date - Tuesday 07 April 2026 at midnight Provisional Interview Date - Tuesday 28 April 2026