Research Fellow in Applied Health Research (MHHEA1102)

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge?  Do you have a background in applied health research?  Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

A Research Fellow is required to join an active group of researchers, lecturers, PhD students and practitioners led by Professor Carl Thompson.  You will help strengthen the development of applied health research in the School and our contribution to the NIHR CLAHRC for Yorkshire and Humber and its work in implementation science and safety.

You will be a key contributor in helping construct research grant applications to secure income for research arising from Professor Thompson’s current work in implementing health technologies and improving the use of research evidence data and information by NHS decision makers at all levels. 

You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a subject area relating to health services research/applied health research/ healthcare professional decision making/ implementation science.  You will also have post-doctoral experience working in applied health research.

To explore the post further or for any enquiries you may have, please contact:

Prof Carl Thompson, Chair in Applied Health Research
Tel:  +44 (0) 113 343 7550, email: c.a.thompson@leeds.ac.uk

If you have any specific enquiries about your online application please contact:

Head of School Office
Tel:  +44 (0) 113 343 1434, email:  headofschooloffice@healthcare.leeds.ac.uk

Further Information

The University of Leeds is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offers a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN and holds the Bronze award. The School of Healthcare holds the Bronze award.  We are committed to being an inclusive school that values all staff, and we are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees.

Closing Date: 16 Oct 2017
Category: Research