Job Description

Research Fellow (110726-0825)

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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Medical School - Applied Health
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed-term contract until 29th February 2028
Salary
35,608 to 46,049 per annum
About the Role

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Hayley Crawford (Associate Professor) at hayley.crawford@warwick.ac.uk.

Applications are invited from graduates with a good first degree and subsequent PhD in Psychology, Health Sciences or another related discipline. The appointee will help lead a research project funded by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) focussed on annual health checks in children and young people with a learning disability.


This ambitious research project aims to a) understand why uptake of annual health checks is low for children and young people aged 14-17 years with a learning disability, b) co-design an intervention to increase uptake, and c) explore the feasibility of the new intervention.


The research fellow will take a lead role participant recruitment, quantitative data collection, quantitative data management and analysis, finalising existing analysis of CPRD and linked data, co-ordinating and conducting the co-design process, intervention development and evaluation, report writing, and preparation of manuscripts and materials for publication and dissemination.


The post holder will liaise with all clinical and academic teams participating in the study.

Background Checks

This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.



About You
The post holder will have a PhD or equivalent in Psychology, Health Sciences or a closely related discipline together with an understanding of the needs of children with intellectual disability, their carers and related professionals.


The post holder will have practical experience of intervention development, implementation and evaluation alongside proficiency in statistical analyses of large quantitative datasets and proven ability to communicate effectively and disseminate research findings.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

PhD Status

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at

Research Assistant

level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (34,610 per annum).


Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to

Research Fellow

, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (35,608 per annum).



About the Department
Warwick Medical School has an excellent reputation for our distinctive portfolio of high-quality education programmes and for the excellence and global impact of our research.


The breadth of our interest and expertise is demonstrated through our dynamic and influential directorates: Warwick Applied Health (WAH), Warwick Clinical Trials Unit (WCTU), and Warwick Biomedical Sciences (BMS). Our Institute of Translational Medicine (ITM) works across the directorates, University and with external stakeholders to accelerate the delivery of practical human health benefits arising from research.


WMS offers academic education across several levels and is the UK leader for graduate entry medicine. Our portfolio of postgraduate programmes aims to provide excellent education and continued professional development for healthcare professionals across a number of areas, including advanced clinical and critical care practice, diabetes, leadership, medical education, interdisciplinary biomedical research, public health and health research. We have expanded our education portfolio to include two innovative undergraduate courses: MSci Integrated Natural Sciences and BSc Health and Medical Sciences. We also offer full and part time research degrees either at Warwick Medical School or in a clinical setting, encompassing PhDs, MD Doctor of Medicine, PhD by Published Work, and MSc by Research.


We foster a rich and inclusive education and research eco-system, underpinned by our core values which permeate everything we do: Integrity, Collaboration, Respect, Excellence, Innovation and Efficiency, and Courage.



The Medical School and University exist within a local, regional, national and international health and care diaspora with excellent inter-institutional links, partnerships and relationships. The connections stretch across academia, industry and the NHS, with a particular strength in our local health eco-system with our local NHS trusts. The strong and effective relationships that we have established over the past 25 years support our excellent teaching, research, innovation and broader educational and academic activities and enable new and existing activities to be undertaken to the highest of standards.



About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked

67th in the world

and

10th in the UK.

92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.*


Find out more about us on our website.

QS World University Rankings 2024, Research Excellence Framework 2021


How to Apply

CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 7th September 2025 at 23:55 (BST)

To apply, please click "Apply" below and submit an application form by the closing deadline. You will be asked to include a CV and a cover letter.

Your CV should include:

Your education and employment history (including your most recent employment). Any other relevant experience (e.g. volunteering, extracurricular, etc.).

Your cover letter should explain:

Your motivations for applying to the role. Using examples, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

All essential criteria must be met by candidates who are invited to interview.

Interview Date:

TBC

Start Date:

TBC

Please note application forms must be submitted before the stated deadline - you will not be able to submit after 23:55 (even if you opened the form earlier). Only applications submitted via our official careers portal (warwick-careers.tal.net) will be considered.



What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

An attractive pension scheme. 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure. Generous parental/adoption leave policy. Onsite childcare facilities. Excellent learning and development opportunities.

We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.


We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.



Our Commitment to Inclusion

Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion

Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive.


We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.


Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.

Warwick currently holds the following awards:

Athena Swan Award - Silver Race Equality Charter Award - Bronze Disability Smart Award - Bronze

For more information on our awards and accreditations, see here.


We are also proud to be one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.

Safeguarding & DBS

The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.

Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our safeguarding commitment.

Rehabilitation of Ex-Offenders

The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.


Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.



Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.