Research Fellow
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Position Overview & Specifications
0.4 FTE, Fixed term 12 months
Coventry
Coventry University is seeking a Research Associate to work in the Centre for Healthcare Research.
The Centre for Healthcare Research seeks to enable academic and clinical healthcare leaders, educators and researchers to develop and lead research across the NHS, universities and partners, creating the key links between research, practice and education to make a difference to patient care at local, national and global level. Through the combination of academic and clinical expertise, the centre supports skilled, compassionate, effective health care and best patient outcomes, through excellence in research and development, innovation and enterprise, education, capacity building and leadership.
The post-holder will work on a project funded by Health Education England entitled ‘Widening access and improving retention and career progression into the Paramedic Profession for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Groups within the West Midlands’.
This project, in partnership with the West Midlands Ambulance Services (WMAS) is composed of three workstreams including three independent interventions covering the whole paramedic professional cycle from pre-qualification to post-qualification.
The research assistant will conduct the background work in collaboration with MRes students engaged in the project to support the implementation of the three workstreams/ interventions.
- Project 1: Widening access and entry into paramedic sciences
- Project 2: The use of asset-based community development (ABCD) framework to support engagement and empowerment of ethnically diverse paramedic students
- Project 3: Creating a sustainable leadership progression for ethnically diverse groups within WMAS
The research assistant will work with Dr Amanda Adegboye, Professor Rosie Kneafsey, Professor Julia Carroll and the rest of the team to undertake a literature review, establish data collection schedules for focus groups, interviews and workshops, assist in data collection and help with report writing. The post is a fixed-term, part-time position.
If you are interested in the position and wish to know more, please contact Dr Amanda R Amorim Adegboye (a.adegboye@coventry.ac.uk).
Anticipated interview date(s) week commencing 6 March 2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Research Fellow roles across Coventry University's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Colleges & Universities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,333 - £44,737 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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