Assistant Professor; Research Focussed in Qualitative Research in Health Screening

Assistant Professor (Research Focused) in Qualitative Research in Health Screening )

Location:

University of Warwick Campus, Coventry

Department:
Warwick Medical School – Applied Health

Position type:
Fixed Term

Duration:
Fixed‑term contract until 31 January 2031

Salary: £47,389 to £56,535 per annum

The purpose of this post is to collect and analyse data for the acceptability workstream for the NIHR funded study, ‘Service Evaluation of Newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy’ (SENS). The study will evaluate newborn screening for SMA using a stepped wedge trial design across seven regions in England.

The successful candidate will be an experienced qualitative researcher with a background in health screening, maternity care, or a related field, ideally with a PhD or equivalent experience. The candidate will have a proven ability to conduct sensitive interviews and focus groups, and to manage and analyse large volumes of qualitative data using tools such as NVivo. Highly organised, an excellent communicator, and able to engage effectively with diverse participants and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team while managing their own workload.

A strong track record of producing high-quality research outputs and communicating findings to a range of audiences is essential. A proactive and flexible approach, with willingness to travel for in‑person data collection, is required. Experience of patient and public involvement, longitudinal or mixed methods research, or knowledge of SMA/newborn screening would be advantageous.

For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Felicity Boardman at Fel
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• Attractive pension scheme
• 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure
• Generous parental/adoption leave policy
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Excellent learning and development opportunities