Research Fellow - Department of Applied Health Sciences - 104905Z26 - Grade 7

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Position Details Department of Applied Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full time starting salary is normally in the range £36,636 to £46,049 with potential progression once in post to £48,822 Grade: 7: Part Time (18.75 hours per week) Fixed Term contract up to December 2026 Closing date: 28th May 2026: Background: We are seeking an experienced and autonomous qualitative researcher , with an interest and experience in implementation science/behaviour change and maternity care , to join the PRE-EMPT study . This is a research project funded by the NIHR Programme Grants for Applied Research with the aim of preventing pre-term birth through cervical length screening and treatment. With support, you will lead the qualitative research within work package 1 (WP1) in the programme. WP1 will investigate health care workers/providers views on the barriers and facilitators that may affect the uptake of cervical length screening and treatment across diverse groups of first time mothers. Implementation science expertise is desired for this role. You may also support qualitative research in Wo...