Research Fellow

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Research Fellow for an important project funded by the Chief Scientist Office. The project aims at understanding and reducing inequalities in kidney health care and outcomes in Scotland. The post will be with the Health Services Research Unit (HSRU), at the University of Aberdeen.

School/Section

Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

Division

Institute of Applied Health Sciences

Duration of Post

Funding/Activity Limited

The Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) has a national remit to research the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods. Most research projects aim to find out whether developments within the health service really are effective, efficient and appropriate. There are approximately 70 members of staff, working together cohesively, with everyone’s contribution valued. The atmosphere is friendly, informal and efficient.

You will join a new team of clinical and research staff working on the project within the University of Aberdeen HSRU and Aberdeen Centre of Health Data Science (ACHDS), University of Manchester, along with collaborators from Kidney Research UK, Healthcare Improvement Scotland, and the NHS.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £37,099 – £40,521 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Informal enquiries should be made to Dr Magdalena Rzewuska, Advanced Research Fellow

(Magdalena.rzewuska@abdn.ac.uk ).

Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa.  At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

Job Reference Number:  IHS150R

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 03 November 2023

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.