Research Fellow in Health Inequalities

A postdoctoral research fellow position in the cancer care group (School of Health Sciences) is available at the University of Surrey. The position will support a NIHR Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme funded study aimed at understanding and addressing inequalities in cancer diagnosis for people with learning disabilities.
The University of Surrey is seeking a talented research fellow to join the project team. The post-holder will be based at Surrey (under the supervision of Dr Anna Cox) and will join a wider team of academics and researchers at the University of Surrey working on this project (Professor Katriina Whitaker and Dr Rob Kerrison). The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues at the University of Exeter and Queen Mary University of London to deliver the project. They will be responsible for helping to design and carry out qualitative research, observing and exploring (through interviews) the experiences of people in three places in England to understand what prevents or helps a timely diagnosis of cancer for people with learning disabilities. They will also contribute to a scoping review, and the analysis and dissemination of study findings.
This is a fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) post for 18 months.

The successful candidate will be experienced in qualitative research and passionate about addressing health inequalities. They will be an integral member of the cancer care group and will be encouraged in the development of their own research plans. Candidates should have a proven track record of research contributions in a relevant discipline, as well as evidence of commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate, flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.