Research Fellow (part time)

  • Belfast
  • Queens University Belfast

The Centre for Public Health, School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences at Queen’s University Belfast, is currently seeking to recruit a Research Fellow. The post holder will support and contribute to the development of a programme of high-quality behavioural research, with a focus on health and wellbeing. Tasks may include conducting rapid literature reviews, analysing quantitative data, assisting with qualitative research, organising knowledge exchange and public involvement activities, and writing future funding grants. The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria: Have or be about to obtain a PhD in behavioural or social science (or a closely related) discipline ( must be obtained within 3 months of the closing date for the post).Specific, relevant experience in behavioural research to address major societal challenges, with a focus on human health and wellbeing. Experience of developing or evaluating interventions to change human behaviour. Experience of investigating or applying evidence, theories and techniques of human behaviour change. Experience in carrying out quantitative behavioural science research. Experience of conducting literature reviews.Experience using statistical software packages, e.g. SPSS, R or similar. Please note the above is not an exhaustive list.