Full Time Fixed Term (6 years) Agile working (blend of home and office based)

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff in Keele University's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

The opportunity is nested within a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Programme Grant for Applied Research.

The PROTECTs (PRevention of Osteoporotic fractures Through Equitable Case finding and Treatment Support, CI Professor Zoe Paskins) programme aims to reduce osteoporotic fractures by developing and testing a new, equitable approach for UK general practices to identify at-risk individuals using automated searches in medical records and offer tailored bone health assessments and treatments.

The post holder will work within qualitative workstreams in years 1-3 of the programme, which are underpinned by implementation science theory and a framework for research equity, the feasibility study (years 1-3) and the main trial process evaluation (years 4-6).

You will have a PhD (or recently submitted) in a related subject and experience of qualitative and quantitative research methods.

The Benefits

As an NIHR Academy affiliated post, the post benefits from

• Dedicated training and development budget
• Career development and support activities, such as mentorship and leadership
• Eligibility to apply for some short-term research training and academic career development awards
• Networking and career development events that embed them within the NIHR family

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff.

In return, we have a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.