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Job Description
- Req#: N0013-25-0005-110626?language=en&page=788&sort=publicationDateD
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends, evenings and overnight stays (occasional).
- Willing to travel in UK and overseas (occasional).
- Engages in appropriate CPD and takes responsibility for own continuous personal development.
- Experience in publication e.g. conference papers, journal articles and client reports.
- Knowledge and experience of utilising survey software, and qualitative, thematic data analysis.
- Has a developing academic profile in specialist area.
- Good planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, both on projects and as part of a team.
- Experience of communicating with diverse range of audiences
- Ability to effectively manage relations with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the University.
- Ability to concisely present findings orally and in writing.
- Experienced in undertaking a range of research tasks, including literature reviews, qualitative data analysis, preparation of presentations, report writing.
- Experience of supporting external funding as part of a team or independently.
- Passionate about research with real-world impact.
- Able to lead and motivate small project teams.
- Honours degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
- Doctorate in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, as confirmed by ECCTIS) or working towards, or equivalent research experience.
- Membership of relevant professional body
- Willingness to work flexibly including some weekends, evenings and overnight stays (occasional).
- Willing to travel in UK and overseas (occasional).
- Engages in appropriate CPD and takes responsibility for own continuous personal development.
- Experience in publication e.g. conference papers, journal articles and client reports.
- Knowledge and experience of utilising survey software, and qualitative, thematic data analysis.
- Has a developing academic profile in specialist area.
- Good planning and organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting demands and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, both on projects and as part of a team.
- Experience of communicating with diverse range of audiences
- Ability to effectively manage relations with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external to the University.
- Ability to concisely present findings orally and in writing.
- Experienced in undertaking a range of research tasks, including literature reviews, qualitative data analysis, preparation of presentations, report writing.
- Experience of supporting external funding as part of a team or independently.
- Passionate about research with real-world impact.
- Able to lead and motivate small project teams.
- Honours degree or equivalent professional qualification or experience in a relevant discipline.
- Doctorate in a relevant discipline (or equivalent qualification, as confirmed by ECCTIS) or working towards, or equivalent research experience.
- Membership of relevant professional body
Job summary
We are seeking a talented and ambitious Research Fellow to contribute their skills to help design and develop a specification for a healthy behaviours programme for children and young people (C&YP) who have completed cancer treatment. Our focus is on the supportive role of physical activity, dietary and healthy behaviours to enhance C&YPs wellbeing. This project has been funded by Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Main duties of the job
You will be working alongside a study team comprised of academics and clinicians across several institutions, and will be involved in conducting and managing the collection of research data using a variety of mixed methods.
A key focus of the study is consulting with a variety of stakeholders to define their programme needs and preferences. You will be involved in research activities including conducting evidence scoping and stakeholder consultation and delivering co-design activities with C&YP.
About us
In the first six months, alongside team members, you will be scoping and reviewing evidence that will help the project to determine the best approaches for supporting C&YP and carers post cancer treatment to engage in behaviours such as physical activity and healthy dietary habits. You will be conducting interviews with children and young people (C&YP) and surveying the views of healthcare professionals. You will be contributing your ideas for creative ways to inspire C&YP to share their lived experiences and co-create a supportive programme that can meet their needs.
If you are offered this post you will be subject to an enhanced with barred lists check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. A criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working at Sheffield Hallam University but its relevance to the duties of the post will need to be assessed before the appointment is confirmed.
Details
Date posted
13 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£39,355 to £44,128 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
18 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
N0013-25-0005-110626
Job locations
Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
2 Old Hall Road
Sheffield
S9 3TU
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Role purpose
Carries out research/ knowledge transfer/ consultancy, securing and directing small projects.
Research Fellow generic responsibilities Grade 7
Research, Knowledge Transfer and Consultancy
Leads small research or consultancy projects including setting the objectives of the project, leading the team and managing the work of junior or temporary staff.
Develops research objectives and proposals for own and collaborative research.
Makes recommendations to manager or project leader on e.g. development needs of the team, research design, the need for further research based on research outcomes.
Writes literature reviews to establish the latest research in the field.
Collects data using a range of suitable techniques.
Analyses primary and secondary data gathered through a variety of methods.
Publishes project reports, research papers and journal articles and present research outcomes to conferences / seminars.
Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
Leadership and Management
Leads small research project teams.
Provides training and development as necessary to temporary or junior staff working on research projects.
Business Effectiveness
Writes or inputs to project bids with colleagues including writing the detailed methods and techniques and rationale etc.
Liaises with clients where unrealistic / changing expectations on deadlines or funding, involving manager as necessary to resolve.
Researches and identifies options for future projects or consultancy and generates some funding through research/KT/consultancy.
Identifies possible partners or clients for consultancy and other sources of income through networking, assessing journals / publications to consider future research direction.
Teaching and Learning Support
May be involved in teaching on appropriate courses and supporting research students e.g.:
Leading seminar groups.
Act as dissertation supervisor for UG and PG students.
Part of Doctoral supervisory team.
Provide service to students when involved in lecturing or supervision.
Delivery
What constitutes an appropriate volume of research publication and an appropriate level of research income will be identified in the subject-specific job details.
Quality
Consistent delivery of research, knowledge transfer and consultancy activities to time, budget and quality.
Written reports, papers, and presentations to be of a high standard, appropriate for journal submission, client reports and conferences.
Presents own papers at conferences.
Delivers refereed papers and/or significant professional publications.
Able to work to at least national standing in terms of research outputs.
Volume
Writes (on own or jointly) a number of journal and conference papers each year.
Contribute or leads on research grant applications/bid writing each year.
Funding
Identifies funding opportunities/bids and generates small amounts of funding through research/KT/consultancy projects, young researcher awards, travel grants etc.
Evidence of securing small scale research/KT/consultancy projects.
Contribution to authoring bids for projects and may be responsible for management of specific research tasks/strands.
External Standing
Has an emerging academic profile, developing as an expert in a particular field or area of research.
Evidence of standing from income generation and academic activities, typically with smaller organisations.
Represents the organisation at conferences and meetings with external partners and clients.
May be a journal reviewer or assistant editor.
Role-specific responsibilities
Implement research activities as stated in the study protocol.
Working alongside the Senior Research Fellow undertake evidence scoping and critical appraisal, and synthesis of evidence to inform an evidence-based approach to programme development.
Explain the study to potential participants and take consent from research participants.
Perform the collection of research data through mixed method approaches such as surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups, observational contextual inquiry and help plan and deliver co-design activities with C&YP.
Alongside the research team perform data analysis and produce interpretation of findings in written reports and formats for a range of audiences.
Work collaboratively with the study team and external partners to produce innovative age-appropriate study communications.
Conduct stakeholder consultation activities with health care professionals, C&YP and carers, and community-based stakeholders such as service commissioners, sports and community groups, teachers.
Undertake work to identify outcome measures of interest to C&YP and carers, health care professionals and community-based stakeholders.
Liaise with project partners including academics at Universities, clinical colleagues at NHS Trusts, external organisations, and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Assist in writing and publishing project reports, research papers and journal articles and presenting research at conferences/seminars.
Contribute toward future research funding proposals.
Undertake any other duties relevant to the project.
This list is not exhaustive we may ask you to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade.
Job responsibilities
Role purpose
Carries out research/ knowledge transfer/ consultancy, securing and directing small projects.
Research Fellow generic responsibilities Grade 7
Research, Knowledge Transfer and Consultancy
Leads small research or consultancy projects including setting the objectives of the project, leading the team and managing the work of junior or temporary staff.
Develops research objectives and proposals for own and collaborative research.
Makes recommendations to manager or project leader on e.g. development needs of the team, research design, the need for further research based on research outcomes.
Writes literature reviews to establish the latest research in the field.
Collects data using a range of suitable techniques.
Analyses primary and secondary data gathered through a variety of methods.
Publishes project reports, research papers and journal articles and present research outcomes to conferences / seminars.
Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism.
Leadership and Management
Leads small research project teams.
Provides training and development as necessary to temporary or junior staff working on research projects.
Business Effectiveness
Writes or inputs to project bids with colleagues including writing the detailed methods and techniques and rationale etc.
Liaises with clients where unrealistic / changing expectations on deadlines or funding, involving manager as necessary to resolve.
Researches and identifies options for future projects or consultancy and generates some funding through research/KT/consultancy.
Identifies possible partners or clients for consultancy and other sources of income through networking, assessing journals / publications to consider future research direction.
Teaching and Learning Support
May be involved in teaching on appropriate courses and supporting research students e.g.:
Leading seminar groups.
Act as dissertation supervisor for UG and PG students.
Part of Doctoral supervisory team.
Provide service to students when involved in lecturing or supervision.
Delivery
What constitutes an appropriate volume of research publication and an appropriate level of research income will be identified in the subject-specific job details.
Quality
Consistent delivery of research, knowledge transfer and consultancy activities to time, budget and quality.
Written reports, papers, and presentations to be of a high standard, appropriate for journal submission, client reports and conferences.
Presents own papers at conferences.
Delivers refereed papers and/or significant professional publications.
Able to work to at least national standing in terms of research outputs.
Volume
Writes (on own or jointly) a number of journal and conference papers each year.
Contribute or leads on research grant applications/bid writing each year.
Funding
Identifies funding opportunities/bids and generates small amounts of funding through research/KT/consultancy projects, young researcher awards, travel grants etc.
Evidence of securing small scale research/KT/consultancy projects.
Contribution to authoring bids for projects and may be responsible for management of specific research tasks/strands.
External Standing
Has an emerging academic profile, developing as an expert in a particular field or area of research.
Evidence of standing from income generation and academic activities, typically with smaller organisations.
Represents the organisation at conferences and meetings with external partners and clients.
May be a journal reviewer or assistant editor.
Role-specific responsibilities
Implement research activities as stated in the study protocol.
Working alongside the Senior Research Fellow undertake evidence scoping and critical appraisal, and synthesis of evidence to inform an evidence-based approach to programme development.
Explain the study to potential participants and take consent from research participants.
Perform the collection of research data through mixed method approaches such as surveys, qualitative interviews, focus groups, observational contextual inquiry and help plan and deliver co-design activities with C&YP.
Alongside the research team perform data analysis and produce interpretation of findings in written reports and formats for a range of audiences.
Work collaboratively with the study team and external partners to produce innovative age-appropriate study communications.
Conduct stakeholder consultation activities with health care professionals, C&YP and carers, and community-based stakeholders such as service commissioners, sports and community groups, teachers.
Undertake work to identify outcome measures of interest to C&YP and carers, health care professionals and community-based stakeholders.
Liaise with project partners including academics at Universities, clinical colleagues at NHS Trusts, external organisations, and Yorkshire Cancer Research.
Assist in writing and publishing project reports, research papers and journal articles and presenting research at conferences/seminars.
Contribute toward future research funding proposals.
Undertake any other duties relevant to the project.
This list is not exhaustive we may ask you to carry out other duties appropriate to the grade.
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Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Hallam University
Address
Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
2 Old Hall Road
Sheffield
S9 3TU
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Hallam University
Address
Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre
2 Old Hall Road
Sheffield
S9 3TU
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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