Applications are now open to mid-level researchers, to become Theme Co-Leads for each of our research themes in the upcoming ARC*. We are looking for individuals passionate about building a career in applied health and care research leadership and eager to support the relevant Theme Lead in advancing the theme’s objectives.
For the next ARC East of England, we are looking for Theme Co-Leads for the following research themes (please note that theme names may be subject to change):
- Support for Ageing and Living with Long Term Conditions (SALLT)
- Measurement in Health and Social Care (MHSC)
- Mental Health over the Life Course (MHoLC)
- Children’s and Young People’s Wellbeing (CYP)
- Prevention and Early Detection in Health and Social Care (PEDHSC)
The Theme Co-Lead will be identified on the ARC application and will work closely with the relevant Theme Lead to advance and fulfil the theme’s overarching objectives. The Theme Co-Lead requires an average commitment of 1 day per week and will be responsible for deputising for the relevant Theme Lead at relevant meetings, providing input to research funding applications, and working with appropriate departments across the ARC to support requests.
*This role is dependant on the successful funding for the next ARC East of England.
Essential requirements for this role:
- A post with University of Cambridge, University of East Anglia, University of Hertfordshire, University of Essex, or Anglia Ruskin University is required due to contractual arrangements.
- In alignment with the NIHR Intention to Fund, the post holder must be a mid-career researcher, as defined by NIHR: an individual already established as an independent researcher but not yet recognised as an international leader in their field.
- A PhD or equivalent experience in health sciences, social sciences, health or care research, science communication, healthcare policy, psychology, management or a related discipline relevant to the theme of interest.
- An understanding of knowledge mobilisation, implementation and experience of public engagement and involvement strategies.
- Experience of providing strategic input and contributing to initiatives in a health, care and/or academic setting and contributing to funding applications.
- Evidence of highly developed communication and interpersonal skills plus experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, and the ability to build and maintain these relationships.
- Knowledge of NIHR infrastructure.
For full details, including the application process, please click here.
Deadlines for applications are Friday 29 November 2024. Please provide a CV and letter of application, please state what research theme(s) you are expressing an interest in.
Contact information
For any enquiries, please contact the ARC East of England’s Business and Operations Manager, Emma Dickerson, at Emma.Dickerson@cpft.nhs.uk.