Research Fellow
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £36,636 to £39,906 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 12 January 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 3304325LG |
Summary
An exciting opportunity is available for a talented researcher to join a successful team in Primary Care Research Centre/Clinical Experimental Sciences to develop an e-learning tool for clinicians supporting families with sleep problems and ADHD. This will be in collaboration with teams at the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University. The post is available under the supervision of Professor Cathy Hill and Dr Mary Steele in close collaboration with the wider DISCA team (www.discasleep.org.uk).
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting the development of an e-learning tool based on analysis of qualitative research on user needs, user feedback and a review of existing educational material and approaches that have been successful in similar contexts. The role will also include planning for the dissemination and implementation of the tool. There will be opportunities to contribute to other elements of the research programme subject to capacity and competencies.
Applicants will have experience of conducting qualitative research and developing and delivering education for healthcare professionals. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with external teams. Successful applicants will have demonstrated their ability to work independently and efficiently in a research context and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail. Your knowledge and experience will usually have been gained through a relevant PhD, but may also have been achieved via other research experience, normally supported by a relevant postgraduate degree. Successful applicants will have demonstrated their ability to work independently and efficiently in a research context and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail.
The post is fixed term for 12 months and will be offered half time (0.5 FTE) from January 2026 or shortly thereafter.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Professor Cathy Hill (C.M.Hill@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Mary Steele (M.E.Steele@soton.ac.uk).
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for supporting the development of an e-learning tool based on analysis of qualitative research on user needs, user feedback and a review of existing educational material and approaches that have been successful in similar contexts. The role will also include planning for the dissemination and implementation of the tool. There will be opportunities to contribute to other elements of the research programme subject to capacity and competencies.
Applicants will have experience of conducting qualitative research and developing and delivering education for healthcare professionals. You will also have experience of working collaboratively with external teams. Successful applicants will have demonstrated their ability to work independently and efficiently in a research context and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail. Your knowledge and experience will usually have been gained through a relevant PhD, but may also have been achieved via other research experience, normally supported by a relevant postgraduate degree. Successful applicants will have demonstrated their ability to work independently and efficiently in a research context and will have excellent written English skills with meticulous attention to detail.
The post is fixed term for 12 months and will be offered half time (0.5 FTE) from January 2026 or shortly thereafter.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Professor Cathy Hill (C.M.Hill@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Mary Steele (M.E.Steele@soton.ac.uk).
As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.
This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.
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