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Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) in Qualitative Research in Health Screening (111705-0626)

University of Warwick
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Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) in Qualitative Research in Health Screening (111705\-0626\)
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Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Warwick Medical School \- Applied Health
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed\-term contract until 31 January 2031
Salary
£47,389 to £56,535 per annum
About the Role
Informal Queries

  • For informal queries about the role, please contact Professor Felicity Boardman at Felicity.Boardman@warwick.ac.uk.
Flexible Working
  • We will consider applications for employment on a part\-time or other flexible working basis (e.g. job share), despite the position being advertised as full\-time.
The purpose of this post is to collect and analyse data for the acceptability workstream for the NIHR funded study, ‘Service Evaluation of Newborn screening for Spinal Muscular Atrophy ‘(SENS). This study is designed to evaluate newborn screening for spinal muscular atrophy using a stepped wedge trial design across seven regions in England.

About You
The successful candidate will be an experienced qualitative researcher with a background in health screening, maternity care, or a related field, ideally with a PhD or equivalent experience. They will have a proven ability to conduct sensitive interviews and focus groups, and to manage and analyse large volumes of qualitative data using tools such as NVivo.

Highly organised and an excellent communicator, the successful candidate will be able to engage effectively with diverse participants and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team while managing their own workload. A strong track record of producing high\-quality research outputs and communicating findings to a range of audiences is essential.

A proactive and flexible approach, along with a willingness to travel for in\-person data collection, is required.

Experience of patient and public involvement, longitudinal or mixed methods research, or knowledge of SMA/newborn screening would be advantageous.

For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the

About the Department
To find out more about the Warwick Medical School \- Applied Health, please visit our website.
About the University
We are a world\-leading research\-intensive university founded in 1965\. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.\* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world\-leading or internationally excellent.\*\*

Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.

  • World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
\*\* Research Excellence Framework 2021

How to Apply
CLOSING DEADLINE: Sunday 21 June 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)

To apply, please click APPLY below and submit your application by the closing deadline.

You will be asked to include a CV and cover letter. Within these documents, please:

1\. Outline youremployment and education history (including your most recent employment).

2\. Outline the reasons for your interest in this position.

3\. Demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the role with clear reference to each of the essential and desirable criteria in the

  • Interview Date: To be confirmed

  • Start Date: 15 July 2026
Applications must be submitted by the closing deadline \- you will not be able to submit an application form even if you opened it before the stated deadline. Only applications submitted through our Careers Portal will be considered. You are welcome to include any careers breaks you may have taken (e.g. parental/caring/long\-term sick leave).

Please note that if you do not evidence the essential criteria, the hiring panel may not be able to shortlist your application. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.

What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including


  • An attractive pension scheme.

  • 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.

  • Generous parental/adoption leave policy.

  • Onsite childcare facilities.

  • Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. For more information, see here.

We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments \| University of Warwick
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.

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