Evaluation and Impact Fellow

Overview

The Evaluation and Impact Fellow position is part of the National Institute for Health and Care Research Inequalities Challenge: Maternity Disparities Consortium, a national programme coordinated from Newcastle University and the University of Birmingham. The consortium focuses on research addressing inequalities before, during, and after pregnancy to improve maternity and neonatal outcomes. The Fellow will be based at Newcastle University and will work closely with the consortium team across both institutions.

What you get

The position offers a salary range of £48,337 to £57,666 per annum pro rata. The role is offered as a part-time, fixed-term contract at 50% full-time equivalence, consisting of 18.7 hours per week until July 2030. Newcastle University provides researcher development support in alignment with the Researcher Development Concordat, which includes mentoring, annual research planning discussions, pooled research funding for career development and research activities, and peer review support for funding applications.

Requirements

The role seeks a mixed-methods researcher who thrives in multidisciplinary environments to evaluate the capacity development programme and assess the impact of work in patient and public involvement and engagement, co-production, research inclusion, and engagement with policymakers. Applicants must submit a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria listed in the job description, along with a CV. The work is based on site in Newcastle for the majority of the time.

How to apply

Applications require a cover letter and a CV to be submitted. Applicants who want an informal discussion to clarify points can contact judith.rankin@newcastle.ac.uk, and additional support or adjustments can be provided to meet accessibility needs during the process. Interviews will be arranged with advanced notice.

Key dates

The closing date for applications is 2026-11-08. The post runs until July 2030.