Job Description

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time of 0.5 FTE / 18.75 hours per week over 2.5 days.

Salary

Grade 7 starting at 38,784 to 46,049 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract
About the role



The Research Fellow will be part of a 2-year project funded by the NIHR Research Programme for Social Care looking at how homecare supports the food and drink needs of older adults in the UK, with a focus on quality of life and socio-cultural aspects of eating, drinking, and care.

The post-holder will be responsible for supporting the PI with day-to-day research and knowledge mobilisation activities. You will play a key role in conducting document analysis and semi-structured interviews with a range of participants, analysing qualitative data, and co-leading participatory workshops. The poster holder will be expected to contribute to the write-up of findings as well as research publications and, where required, funder reports.

Participants recruitment, data collection and dissemination will require travelling to London and Brighton and Hove for an extensive part of the project. Other research activities will be desk-based.

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator and support the Department of Primary Care and Public Health. You will join a multi-disciplinary team of colleagues at BSMS, University of Kent, and University of Surrey, and public advisors.

About you



You will have a PhD in anthropology, sociology, social care or a related discipline (or relevant working experience) and demonstrable expertise in conducting qualitative research and analysis.

You will have an emerging track record of high-quality, peer-reviewed research and/or other appropriate media of similar standing. You will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills, and attention to issues of dignity, respect, and confidentiality in research will be essential. You will work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and with collaborators in social care and local government, actively participating in knowledge mobilisation, conferences and publications.

The successful candidate will bring the enthusiasm, initiative, and organisational skills needed to drive the project forward, while contributing to a supportive and inclusive research environment.

About our School



Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) is an equal partnership between the Universities of Sussex and Brighton together with NHS organisations throughout the South-East Region. BSMS is committed to inclusivity, sustainability, medical education in a multi-professional context, and promoting the highest possible standards in our teaching, clinical practice and research (ranging from early translational to applied).

Working together, our Academics, Technicians and Professional Services staff co-ordinate the passionate delivery of teaching and research, allowing us to remain one of the leading choices of medical schools in the UK. Our staff are multiskilled and work across varied teams, which are diverse, experienced and dedicated.
Our object as a School is to strive for excellence in education, training and research allowing us to support all in a constantly changing healthcare sector. We work to create a nurturing and supportive environment in which our staff and our students can succeed and thrive.

Our medical research has developed a strong reputation for making a real impact locally, nationally and internationally.

Ultimately, our research aims to:improve medical treatment answer fundamental biomedical and clinical questions deliver more personalised healthcare to patients.




Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swann Award.

Why work here



Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it's our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion.

Further Key Information



Please contact Dr Lavinia Bertini (l.bertini@bsms.ac.uk) for informal enquiries.

The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

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The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.


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August 31, 2025 5:59 PM

Expected Interview Date

Week Commencing 08 September 2025

Expected Start Date

October 2025

Fixed Term Contract Duration

Fixed Term until 30 September 2027.