Research Fellow
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,906 to £46,049 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 June 2026 |
| Location: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | University of Plymouth |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | B1235 |
Summary
We are looking for a Research Fellow with PhD qualifications, with experience of conducting qualitative research particularly using a realist approach, with strong organisational and paper writing skills.
About the role:
You will work with a research team on a NIHR funded study investigating the career progression of international medical graduates (IMGs) using a realist approach (SUP IMG Study, NIHR 163631).
You will be responsible for:
• conducting qualitative data collection and analysis.
• reporting findings for peer-review publication.
This is a part-time post working 14.8 hours a week on a fixed-term basis until June 2028 due to funding.
This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent Research Fellow, keen to work in a supportive context that will enable them to achieve change in the development of the healthcare workforce, and take the next step in your career. You will be actively supported to develop your own research career whilst working with us.
For this role, you will need to be on site 1 days a week. Although we can accommodate hybrid working, flexibility to be on-site will be expected depending on business needs.
You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Application Process:
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Nicola Brennan, Associate Professor (Research) in Medical Education, by email nicola.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us:
You will become part of the Centre for Applied Medical Education and Healthcare Workforce research (CAMERa). CAMERa is a welcoming and growing research group research tackling problems of national and international importance in the training, retention and sustainability of the healthcare workforce.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth delivers exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and world class research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and the health professions. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
Our Offer:
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
About the role:
You will work with a research team on a NIHR funded study investigating the career progression of international medical graduates (IMGs) using a realist approach (SUP IMG Study, NIHR 163631).
You will be responsible for:
• conducting qualitative data collection and analysis.
• reporting findings for peer-review publication.
This is a part-time post working 14.8 hours a week on a fixed-term basis until June 2028 due to funding.
This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent Research Fellow, keen to work in a supportive context that will enable them to achieve change in the development of the healthcare workforce, and take the next step in your career. You will be actively supported to develop your own research career whilst working with us.
For this role, you will need to be on site 1 days a week. Although we can accommodate hybrid working, flexibility to be on-site will be expected depending on business needs.
You may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Application Process:
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Nicola Brennan, Associate Professor (Research) in Medical Education, by email nicola.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us:
You will become part of the Centre for Applied Medical Education and Healthcare Workforce research (CAMERa). CAMERa is a welcoming and growing research group research tackling problems of national and international importance in the training, retention and sustainability of the healthcare workforce.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our two strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute and the Sustainable Earth Institute. As a member of our academic community, you’ll be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today’s global challenges.
The Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth delivers exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and world class research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and the health professions. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
Our Offer:
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
• Generous annual leave: 35 Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
• Generous pension scheme
• Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• Flexible working
• Retailer discounts
• On-site nursery
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
Staff appointed within the Faculty of Health may be able to join the NHS pension scheme subject to eligibility criteria.
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here.
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
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