Category: Academic | Department: Department of Health Services Research and Policy | Closing Date: 27 Apr 2016 | We are seeking a Research Fellow with expertise in the social sciences to work on a multidisciplinary project that will study services for women with urinary incontinence in England. This is an exciting opportunity for someone keen to make links between social science and a focused health issue. You will join a team of researchers and clinicians who play a leading role both nationally and internationally in shaping and guiding large-scale studies of healthcare quality. The project is funded by the National Institute of Health Research and is a collaboration between the LSHTM, the University of Leicester, the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, and the British Society of Urogynaecologists. The project will assess the availability and use of surgical services across England and examine how patient, service and contextual factors affect the delivery of surgical care. The post-holder will be based in London and will take a lead role in the design, conduct and analysis of the qualitative work-stream which will consist of face to face and telephone interviews with women who have urinary incontinence and may be considering surgical intervention. The post-holder will need to have (1) relevant qualifications (a PhD in sociology, social anthropology, or related discipline or substantial relevant research experience), (2) a sound understanding of social science theory and the ability to use this in the interpretation of findings, (3) previous experience in the design, conduct, analysis and publication of qualitative research related to health and medicine, and (4) high level report writing and presentational skills. The post-holder should also be able to work independently, accurately judge priorities, and have excellent organisational and communication skills. The appointment will be full-time for a fixed period ending 31 March 2018. Starting salary will be on the Research Fellow scale grade 6 (from £37,477 pa including London weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions. The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time. In addition to this there are discretionary “Director’s Days”. Membership of the USS Pension Scheme is available. Applications should be made on-line via our website: http://bit.ly/1Cy4nnZ. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk. Applicants should also include a CV and the names and email contacts of two referees who may be contacted immediately if shortlisted. The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable. Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date. Any queries regarding the post should be addressed to Dr Simon Cohn (simon.cohn@lshtm.ac.uk), or Professor Jan van der Meulen (jan.vandermeulen@lshtm.ac.uk)
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