Research Fellow

Overview

The University of Southampton is seeking an independent Research Fellow to join the School of Health Sciences at the Highfield Campus. This part-time, fixed-term position runs for six months at 0.6FTE, requiring 21 hours per week. The role focuses on a national study funded by the National Institute for Health Research that examines sudden and unexpected deaths in infancy and childhood. The project investigates the experiences, needs, and outcomes of affected families and the professionals who support them, with the goal of developing recommendations for bereavement care and new national policy.

What you get

The position offers a salary between £37,369 and £41,885 per annum, applied on a pro-rata basis. The successful candidate will work within a research environment at the University of Southampton, contributing to report writing for the funder, multiple publications, and projects aimed at influencing service delivery and policy.

Requirements

Applicants need relevant research-related experience, a PhD or MSc, and an interest in health, mental health, and wellbeing. Candidates must possess excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with experience conducting complex quantitative and qualitative data analyses and writing for publication.