Research Fellow in Health Education – AR2636NB

Applications are sought for a committed Research Fellow to work with Dr Evelyn Watson and Dr Ruth Cruickshank conducting research for a SMERC funded project entitled “How can Occupational Health resources be optimally used in the management of medical students?”   

 

The primary duties will be to undertake a systematic review exploring existing literature relating to occupational health provision and evaluation for undergraduate medical students.  Conduct semi-structured interviews with key staff involved in the referral of undergraduate medical students to occupational health and assist in gathering rich data.  Collect quantitative data and interrogate any pre-existing data to establish referral numbers and patterns of health provisions across Scottish Medical Schools.   

 

This is a part-time position (7.25 hours per week) on a fixed term contract for 6 months, with an immediate start.   

 

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Dr Evelyn Watson (edw5@st-andrews.ac.uk) or Dr Ruth Cruickshank (rc24@st-andrews.ac.uk).   

 

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.    

 

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience.  We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network.  Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/.  

 

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Further information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa/.  

 

Closing Date: 17 January 2022                                  

 

Please quote ref: AR2636NB                         

 

Further Particulars: AR2636NB FPs.doc

 

School of Medicine

Salary: £34,304 per annum pro rata

Start Date: As soon as possible

Fixed Term: 6 months

Part-time: 7.25 hrs per week (0.2 FTE)

Research Fellow in Health Education – AR2636NB