Research Fellow

Role Description

Role

The Department of Health Sciences, University of York, UK seeks to appoint a Research Fellow to support our global health research programmes in mental and physical multimorbidity. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team contributing to a portfolio of global health research programmes and projects focusing on mental health and non-communicable diseases in low and middle-income countries. 

The post will be based at the University of York and will include a requirement to travel overseas to support projects, for example, in Bangladesh and Pakistan. 

Main duties will include conducting and writing up mixed methods applied health research under the supervision of senior colleagues; and contributing to the development of research proposals, including personal awards, with a focus on mental and physical health and physical activity research.

This role is fixed term for 2 years.

Skills, Experience & Qualification needed

You will have a PhD relevant to mental and physical health and knowledge and experience of a range of research methods, including evidence synthesis, qualitative methods and trials. Willingness to travel overseas is essential for the role.

Interview date: To be confirmed

For informal enquiries: please contact Professor Najma Siddiqi (najma.siddiqi@york.ac.uk)

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive  – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University. 

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork