Position Details
School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, UK
Salary: £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression to £48,822.
Grade: 7.
Contract: Full Time, Fixed Term up to March 2027.
Closing date: 20th May 2026.
UK travel may be required.
Background
We are seeking to appoint an autonomous and experienced mixed‑methods researcher. We require a Post‑Doctoral Research Fellow to deliver the process evaluation of the COMbAT Fatigue feasibility study. The study is part of the wider COMbAT Fatigue NIHR‑funded Programme Grant, aiming to co‑produce and evaluate the effectiveness of a self‑management programme for post‑stroke fatigue. The research programme is a collaboration between experts at the Universities of Birmingham, Cambridge and Bournemouth, and clinicians from hospitals, GP practices and community settings in the West Midlands. We have completed the first phase: co‑development of the digital self‑management programme. We are now opening a multi‑site feasibility study to test acceptability and feasibility of the intervention and study design. The role’s aim is to deliver the mixed‑methods process evaluation for the feasibility study.
Role Summary
* Deliver the mixed‑methods process evaluation for the feasibility study.
* Conduct semi‑structured interviews with stroke survivors and clinicians.
* Score intervention adherence using a fidelity checklist.
* Analyse quantitative process data from the web‑based programme.
* Engage in Patient, Public Involvement.
* Write publications.
* Travel may be required to conduct interviews.
* Full‑time position for 11 months.
Main Duties
* Develop research objectives and proposals; mentor if required.
* Contribute to writing bids for research funding.
* Analyse and interpret data.
* Apply knowledge to develop new intellectual understanding.
* Disseminate research findings for publication and seminars.
* Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
* Undertake management/administration arising from research.
* Contribute to departmental and school research‑related activities.
* Support enterprise, business development and public engagement activities.
* Collect research data through various methods, including literature reviews, experiments and interviews.
* Work with Patient and Public Involvement groups.
* Present research outputs, e.g., at seminars and posters.
* Provide guidance to support staff or students assisting with research.
* Deal with problems affecting research objectives and deadlines.
* Promote equality and diversity, fostering an inclusive culture.
Person Specification / Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
* First degree in area of specialism; normally higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications.
* High level analytical capability.
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
* Fluency in relevant models, techniques or methods and ability to develop new ones.
* Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively.
* Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes.
* Contribute to planning and organising of research programme or project.
* Coordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication.
* Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010 and how to actively ensure equal treatment.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and support all individuals, regardless of protected characteristics, to achieve their potential.
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