Research Fellow, School of Health Sciences

Research Fellow, School of Health Sciences

We wish to appoint a Research Fellow to support research into understanding and improving outcomes for children, adolescents and young adults (AYA) with cancer. We have a vibrant research programme focusing on measuring and improving quality of life for children and young people with cancer, and you will be contributing to projects within this programme.

Children and young people face a unique experience when they have cancer because of their different cancers, treatment and their developmental trajectory. More science is needed in this area.

Our research programme includes an exciting European Commission funded project, STRONG-AYA, focused on improving the lives of young people with cancer. It also includes projects embedded in the EORTC Quality of Life Group, which focuses on understanding quality of life issues for children with cancer during treatment, as well as longer‑term outcomes of survivors of childhood or AYA cancer.

Responsibilities

• Interview young people and health professionals.
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data.
• Write reports and prepare material for publication.
• Develop new research ideas and collaborate with partners across Europe.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Relevant PhD or equivalent research‑related qualifications and experience in a relevant area.
• Keen interest in the field of health psychology and the well‑being of young people with cancer.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to selected locations.
• Standard DBS clearance will be required for this role.

Employment Details

• Full time (100% FTE) until 31 March 2027.
• Flexible working and part‑time or job sharing may be considered.
• Title will be Research Fellow upon successful completion of PhD, with prior title Senior Research Assistant.

Applications for Research Fellow positions will be considered from candidates who are working towards or nearing completion of a relevant PhD qualification.

Informal enquiries are very welcome. Please contact Professor Anne‑Sophie Darlington (A.Darlington@soton.ac.uk) for further information.