Post-Doctoral Researcher (Part-time, Fixed-term)

Job description

About the role

We are looking to appoint a Post-Doctoral Researcher to work on research and implementation of outputs focused on early support for carers supporting those awaiting a dementia diagnosis. The successful candidate will be joining the Centre for Seldom Heard Voices at Bournemouth University and will work with the Applied Research Collaboration (ARC Wessex) to help lead and develop the Integrated Health and Social Care theme.

Candidates should ideally have experience of the social care sector/or social care research and have experience of working with carers, local authorities, primary care and the voluntary sector. As part of this role, the postholder will also be expected to take a lead on Research Inclusion for the Integrated Health and Care theme, working closely with the ARC Wessex Collaboration hub to ensure the inclusion of under-represented groups in research and implementation. Experience of using community arts-based methods to engage under-represented groups would be an advantage.

This position is offered on a fixed term basis until 30th September 2029

This position is available part-time for 30 hours per week.

This position does not meet the eligibility requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route within the UK Visa and Immigration service's Points Based System. Therefore, BU will not be able to sponsor individuals who require permission to work to carry out this position. For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

This position is open to Bournemouth University staff and Agency staff currently working at Bournemouth University only.

For further information and discussion about the role, please contact Professor Lee-Ann Fenge by email [email protected]

About the department

The NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) Wessex is one of ten ARCs across England awarded a total of £157 million funding over five years from April 2026 to deliver applied health and care research that improves patient outcomes, enhances service delivery, and supports sustainable health and social care systems.

About us

Bournemouth University's vision is worldwide recognition as a leading university for inspiring learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society through the fusion of education, research and practice. Our highly skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the globe, who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences that help to build our global learning community.

BU values and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We seek a diverse community through attracting, developing and retaining staff from different backgrounds to contribute to inspirational learning, advancing knowledge and enriching society. To support and enable our staff to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

More than just a job! Working for BU provides you with access to a fantastic range of benefits.

Core Package:

PAY- a competitive salary with opportunities for pay progression

PENSION- a valuable defined benefit pension with generous employer contributions

HOLIDAY- Annual leave entitlement of 30 days plus bank holidays and winter closure (pro rata if part time)

WORK LIFE BALANCE -flexible working arrangements including opportunities for hybrid working and flexitime (role dependant)

You will also have access to a wide range of voluntary benefits:

• Health & Wellbeing: Employee assistance programme, dental care scheme, health cash plan
• Financial & Discounts: Discounts including a reduction of fees for family members who study at BU
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, secure bike stores, showers and lockers, free bus travel between campuses, discounted bus travel
• Sports & Activities: Sport BU has a wide range of activities which staff can access
• Family: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, on-site nursery with discounts for BU staff
• Modern, vibrant campus locations: Bright and flexible work and meeting spaces, with on-site food outlets and coffee shops

A job description for this position is available at the top of this page. If you require this in a different format, please contact us at [email protected].