Research Fellow Digital Health and Education

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Description:

We are looking for a postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a team investigating the current landscape, practices and systems of Digital Health in the Medical Curriculum; conduct and write papers on current issues in E-Health and Learning Analytics, contribute towards the eHealth Productivity and Innovation in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly (EPIC 2) project (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/epic) & Healthy Ageing through Innovation in Rural Europe (HAIRE) project (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/healthy-ageing-through-innovation-in-rural-europe-haire). You will undertake research and evaluation, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, plan and deliver workshops and stakeholder events, undertake fieldwork at the pilot sites across the UK & EU (mainly BE, FR and NL), plan and write academic papers and reports as well as material for policy audience and attend and present at relevant conferences. You will have a track record of working collaboratively with academic and non-academic project partners alike. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD in Social Science discipline or a related field of study and have a track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of project partners. You must hold experience of carrying out research and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The skills of resilience and innovation are required, along with exceptional writing skills. The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges. Please demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement. This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE) on a fixed-term basis for a period of 1 year. For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Mahrukh Mirza by email mahrukh.mirza@plymouth.ac.uk. Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not. We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities. The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT . The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia. Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria. Job Description Additional Faculty Information

Region:

Location:

Plymouth

Salary:

£35,326 to £40,927 pro rata per annum - Grade 7

Package:

Part-time, Fixed-term

Contractual hours:

14.8

Basis:

PT Temporary Parttime All Year ]]>

( https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/epic

) & Healthy Ageing through Innovation in Rural Europe (HAIRE) project ( https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/centre-for-health-technology/healthy-ageing-through-innovation-in-rural-europe-haire

You will undertake research and evaluation, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, plan and deliver workshops and stakeholder events, undertake fieldwork at the pilot sites across the UK & EU (mainly BE, FR and NL), plan and write academic papers and reports as well as material for policy audience and attend and present at relevant conferences. You will have a track record of working collaboratively with academic and non-academic project partners alike. Applicants will possess a relevant PhD in Social Science discipline or a related field of study and have a track record of working collaboratively with a diverse range of project partners. You must hold experience of carrying out research and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The skills of resilience and innovation are required, along with exceptional writing skills.

The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes: the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.

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

This is a part-time position working 14.8 hours per week (0.4 FTE) on a fixed-term basis for a period of 1 year.

For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Mahrukh Mirza by email mahrukh.mirza@plymouth.ac.uk

Interviews are likely to take place on Tuesday 3

rd

May 2022 and you will be notified if you have been shortlisted or not.

We offer a competitive salary package and a generous pension and holiday scheme. We also offer a range of other benefits, including ongoing development opportunities.

The University of Plymouth is a diverse, welcoming community where everyone makes a difference and is encouraged to bring their whole selves to work. To find out more about our inclusive community, initiatives such as Athena Swan and the Race Equality Charter and our range of benefits / support mechanisms such as flexible working, staff networks and enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave please visit , our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

webpages

We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups at the University of Plymouth, such as BAME/BIPOC and LGBT .

The Faculty of Health holds a Silver Athena Swan Award and the University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award which recognises commitment to advancing women’s careers in STEMM academia.

Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.

Job Description

Additional Faculty Information

A8609

£35,326 to £40,927 pro rata per annum - Grade 7

35326

35326

40927

Academic/Research

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Plymouth

Part-time, Fixed-term

14.8

PT Temporary Parttime All Year

Tue, 5 Apr 2022 00:00:00 GMT

Company info

Plymouth University
Website : http://www.plymouth.ac.uk