We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to to be part of the Behavioural Science for International Health Workforce Group in the Division of Medical Education. We are seeking somebody with a PhD in a relevant subject to health workforce research, e.g., health psychology, implementation science, behavioural research, health professional education, social sciences. The postholder would become a core member of the group, carrying out their own programme of health workforce research related to division, school and faculty priorities. The successful candidate will also contribute to MBChB, PGT and CPD programmes.
You will be responsible for:
- Developing an overarching and collaborative research programme with component objectives, projects and proposals to grow independent and internationally recognised research in the broad area of health workforce research, aligned with existing research interests in the Division/Faculty; seeking external funding and ensuring dissemination of high quality outputs.
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Designing and delivering teaching material covering a range of general and specific subject areas (e.g. ranging from 1st year undergraduate to specialised postgraduate material), supervise students and contribute to assessment.
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Undertaking support and leadership roles as appropriate for level of appointment
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria include:
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Hold a PhD in a relevant subject to health workforce research and behavioural science e.g., health psychology, implementation science, behavioural sciences, health professional education, social sciences
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Extensive and up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge in your subject area
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A trajectory that places you or will place you in a competitive position to win external funding and publish high impact outputs
Desirable Criteria include:
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A successful track record of applying for external research funding
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Have a proven track record of presentation at external conferences/workshops
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Experience of international implementation or research projects.
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Experience of teaching in a professional or clinical environment
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Successful mentorship of students/colleagues to produce high quality health workforce research
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Professor Lucie Byrne-Davis
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
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Technical and job portal support
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Planned Interview Date: 26th August 2026
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
