Job Overview

Post-Doctoral Researcher in Healthcare (0.6 FTE, Fixed-Term)

Bournemouth University’s vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

The Faculty of Health & Social Sciences is seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to undertake a significant role in the delivery of high-quality outputs as part of a Health Education England funded initiative linked to practice simulation in the Health and Social Sciences Faculty. A variety of projects are currently being undertaken by academic staff and as a successful applicant you would be required to support these projects to successful output stage.

You will review our body of research to identify opportunities for academic publishing linked to practice simulation, the dissemination of research findings, and future research funding. You will then work with staff across the Faculty, to produce high-quality peer reviewed outputs for publication and support the development and submission of external research funding proposals. You will undertake internal peer review of draft outputs for academic colleagues and provide input and advice for publications.

You will have demonstrable research experience in healthcare and need to be self-motivated and able to work using your own initiative as well as in a team. You will need highly developed communication skills and be able to work under pressure. We also offer flexible hours and a supportive working environment.

This position is available on a fixed-term basis until 1 February 2023.

This position is available part-time for 0.6 FTE.

For an informal discussion contact Dr Ursula Rolfe on urolfe@bournemouth.ac.uk

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment.  We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society.  To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

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