NIHR ARC South West Postdoctoral Award - Research Fellowship

This full-time post is available from January 2027 on a fixed-term contract for two years. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by the NIHR until 31 December 2028. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.

The starting salary will befrom £ 44,352 on Grade F (full-time, pro-rata for part-time), depending on knowledge, skills and experience. Whilst this prestigious ARC SW Fellowship hasbeen planned as a full-time academic post at Grade F, we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements and encourage applicants who currently work inhealth and social care, including those who are clinically qualified, to apply.

Please note that for clinically qualified applicants the role may be offered part-time.

Applicants working in community, social care and public health are welcometo contact Professor Goodwin in confidence to explore their suitability forthis career development opportunity.

The Fellowship will include a protected budget for research costs, a tailored training and development programme, and support for dissemination. Aligned to the Ageing Well theme and thus the support teams withinARC South West, the role will also benefit from membership of the NIHRAcademy and access to the NIHRRSS.

Healthand Life Sciences NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West (NIHR ARC South West) are recruiting for a two-year postdoctoral research fellowship to develop and lead a project on ‘Community‑based,person‑centred care for adults living with multiple long‑term conditions(MLTC)’. The successful applicant will utilise a range of methods such as evidence synthesis, qualitative research and stakeholder engagement to developa Model of Care for adults living with MLTC that could be implemented through

Neighbourhood Teams.

The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives,projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute tothe process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in a relevant field and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies.

The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise thework of others and act as team leader as required.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.

Further information

Please contact Professor Vicki Goodwin, Professor of Ageing and Rehabilitation,

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