Research Fellow in Applied Health Research

University of Bradford - Faculty of Health Studies - Centre for Digital Innovations in Health and Social Care

Location: Bradford

Salary: £40,497 to £45,413 per annum (pro-rata)

Hours: Full Time

Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 28th August 2025

Closes: 19th September 2025

Job Ref: HR0185555-1

Fixed term for 5 years

Interview date: Wednesday 1st October 2025

This is a 5-year post with a clear progression route into an indefinite position. The first 19 months will be spent working on an NIHR-funded research project which aims to determine the feasibility of designing and evaluating an artificial intelligence based computerised decision tool for falls risk assessment and prevention. This will be achieved through (1) developing a comprehensive understanding of modifiable falls risk factors; and (2) evaluating the availability and quality of electronic health record data related to these factors and falls prevention interventions. Following this, you will contribute to delivering the Centre’s two flagship research programmes concerned with 1) design and evaluation of technology to improve decision making and reduce documentation burden, 2) design and evaluation of technology to reduce the carbon footprint of the health and social care system.

Qualifications/Experience:

• PhD in a subject relating to health services research or digital health, or demonstrate equivalent research experience.
• Experience of both quantitative analysis and of undertaking interviews in a healthcare setting.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with everything in the job description, please contact Andy Key, Centre Coordinator (a.r.key@bradford.ac.uk) to arrange an informal conversation with Professor Rebecca Randell.

In Return we Offer:

• Generous annual leave and 13 statutory and customary days (taken at Easter and Christmas).
• Family-friendly policies, including flexible working to accommodate caring responsibilities.
• Great campus facilities.
• Generous employer contribution pension schemes.
• Generous benefit schemes, including car leasing, cycle to work, holiday purchase, home & technology scheme and shopping discounts.