This is your chance to join Kent and Medway Medical School (KMMS) in supporting the University reputation for excellence in research and teaching.
KMMS opened to its first cohort to students in 2020 and is now teaching the first three years of the five year Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (BM BS) programme. KMMS has been created to be a beacon for first-class medical education and research. Bringing together the resources of the University of Kent and Canterbury Christ Church University, the whole ethos is one of partnership.
KMMS is investing in clinical and health research as a central pillar of its teaching and integration with local clinical services and communities, and in global health research with communities across the globe.
We are now seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Postdoctoral Research Associate to complement the KMMS research group where you will contribute to the design and delivery of health-related research and teaching. You can also expect to get involved in the development of research funding applications to the UK and international funding bodies and to contribute to pedagogic research and supervision of student research within KMMS BM BS programme.
To be successful in this role you will have/be:
• PhD in health-related subject (basic and clinical medical sciences, psychology, social science, medical anthropology, pharmaceutical science, neuroscience) Candidates in the final stages of completing their degree are encouraged to apply provided that can provide a reference attesting that their PhD viva will be held prior to the start date for this role
• good knowledge and experience in carrying out mixed methods health research and qualitative and quantitative data analysis
• excellent interpersonal and team working skills
• enthusiasm and motivation for research
For informal enquiries: please contract researchoffice@kmms.ac.uk
If this post sounds right for you, and you believe you can demonstrate the essential criteria listed in the person specification, we would welcome your application. Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post.
You will be required to fill in the main details section of the application as well as upload your CV and a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly and explicitly address the requirements as detailed within the person specification.
If you require further information regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources team at: natshr@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: KMMS-167-23.

Further details:
Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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