Research Fellow in Health Sciences/Psychology Ref: 44423

About the role

Applications are invited for a Research Fellow to join the Sussex Health Outcomes Research and Education in Cancer (SHORE-C) unit within BSMS, based at the University of Sussex for a fixed-term position of 24 months at 1.0 FTE. SHORE-C is an internationally recognised research centre with particular expertise in patient reported outcomes. The team work on a variety of clinical trials and observational studies, develop and evaluate supportive interventions, develop information and education materials for patients and their families and provide communication skills training.  You will be working on the Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer project (LIMBER3). LIMBER3 is a qualitative study using community-based participatory research methods to co-produce resources for people with secondary breast cancer and guidance for health care professionals. There may also be opportunities to contribute to other SHORE-C projects. 

About you

You will have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant discipline such as health psychology, nursing, medicine or an allied health profession. You will be skilled in research methods including interviewing and qualitative analysis and be able to communicate complex findings clearly to a range of audiences. You will have a track record of delivering Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement activities. We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and collaborative, with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. A developing publication record and enthusiasm for contributing to funding applications, teaching activities and wider research impact would be advantageous as would familiarity with participatory research methods.

About our School

Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South-East Region. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, medical education in a multi-professional context, and promoting the highest possible standards in our teaching, clinical practice and research (ranging from early translational to applied).

Working together, our Academics, Technicians and Professional Services staff co-ordinate the passionate delivery of teaching and research, allowing us to remain one of the leading choices of medical schools in the UK. Our staff are multiskilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated. 

Our object as a School is to strive for excellence in education, training and research allowing us to support all in a constantly changing healthcare sector. We work to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which our staff and our students can succeed and thrive.

Our medical research has developed a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally.

Ultimately, our research aims to:

•           improve medical treatment

•           answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions

•           deliver more personalised healthcare to patients.

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Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swann Award.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.  

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that. 

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Further Key Information 

Please contact Valerie Shilling at v.m.shilling@sussex.ac.uk or 01273 873019 for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Eligibility

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The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.