Research Fellow

About the role:

You will work with a research team on a NIHR funded study investigating the career progression of international medical graduates (IMGs) using a realist approach (SUP IMG Study, NIHR 163631).

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Reporting findings for peer-review publication.

This is a part-time post working 14.8 hours a week on a fixed-term basis until June 2028 due to funding.

This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent Research Fellow, keen to work in a supportive context that will enable them to achieve change in the development of the healthcare workforce, and take the next step in your career. You will be actively supported to develop your own research career whilst working with us.

For this role, you will need to be on site 1 days a week. Although we can accommodate hybrid working, flexibility to be on-site will be expected depending on business needs.

You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.

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Application process:

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Nicola Brennan, Associate Professor (Research) in Medical Education, by email nicola.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk.

For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.