On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.
Do you want to be part of a pioneering clinical research team that is focused on mental illness and dementia care studies? If yes, then this exciting opportunity may be ideal.
KMMS wishes to recruit a Research Fellow to contribute to building a research profile for KMMS and the collaborating universities. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of clinical research across a range of studies in mental illness and dementia; including the testing and delivery of a new support system for people living with dementia and their family carers in areas of high health inequalities and with under-served groups. You will contribute to the development of new research projects, support ethics applications, and provide mentorship and guidance to research staff.
The role is open to suitably qualified individuals who have a record of research publications in a relevant field of research and scholarship.
This role will involve working on both the University of Kent and the Canterbury Christ Church University campuses in Canterbury and Medway as well as working virtually and at other clinical sites across Kent and Medway.
As a Research Fellow you can expect to be involved in:
- Using experience in current clinical practice, engaging in individual and collaborative research and scholarship leading to high-quality publications and academic excellence, and developing income from research, enterprise, or corporate engagement individually or in collaboration with others
- Writing or contributing to publications or disseminating research findings using other appropriate media
- Delivering high-quality teaching and student supervision to undergraduate BM BS students in KMMS, such as acting as Personal Academic Tutor to students, participating in MMIs and OSCEs as an examiner, and supervising students undertaking Student Selected Components (SSCs) and Individual Research Projects
What will you bring to the role?
- A primary medical qualification and full registration with the GMC, with a current licence to practise
- Current clinical practice and commitment to remain in clinical practice for the duration of the KMMS contract
- Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their application
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
- 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
- Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent
We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting reference number KMMS-120-26.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area
- Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
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