Research Fellow in Behavioural Science and Health

About the role

The project aims to understand patterns and perceptions of non-cigarette tobacco use across different sociodemographic groups in England, and to identify the barriers and facilitators of non-cigarette tobacco cessation from the perspective of users and health care professionals. The successful applicant will be expected to lead focus groups with people who use non-cigarette tobacco to explore experiences and perceptions of non-cigarette tobacco products and barriers and enablers to engaging with cessation support. Duties will include developing topic guides, recruiting participants, conducting the focus groups, analysing the data, and writing relevant research papers.

Application Details:

This is a fixed-term role with funding until 28 February in the first instance.

Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent on award and confirmation of a PhD (or equivalent). If this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Research Assistant Grade 6B, point 28 (salary £ 39, per annum inclusive of London allowance) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD thesis.

Application Process:

A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.

Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 16th October.

Contact Details:

If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact Dr Sarah Jackson ()

If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Maria Kristensen ()

About you

The appointed person will have a PhD or equivalent in behavioural science or a related discipline. They will have a track record in publishing high-quality nicotine and tobacco research and a strong understanding and experience of designing and conducting qualitative research. They will have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to manage their time, prioritise workloads, and work to deadlines.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan and expenses
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
• Discounted medical insurance