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Lecturer in Health Sciences - Child and Adolescent Health

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid-level (3-4 years)
  • Southampton

Requirements

  • Have a PhD or be near to completion of a PhD and have a track record of excellent research (preferably at post-doctoral level) in a discipline relevant to the research group’s remit, including Developmental or Health Psychology
  • Have experience of knowledge exchange and enterprise involving children and young people
  • Have a creative, long-term research vision for the development, implementation and delivery of successful and impactful research projects aligned to our focus on children and young people
  • Be committed to deliver excellence in education, via evidence-based approaches to teaching in health sciences courses both at undergraduate and post-graduate level
  • Be committed to working within professional and ethical codes of conduct and to providing the highest quality experience and mentorship for postgraduate research students

Responsibilities

  • - Engage and lead education activities associated with the School of Health Science’s portfolio of undergraduate and post-graduate programmes
  • - Contribute to pre-registration BSc (hons) programmes such as mental health and child nursing, or post-graduate programmes such as Professional Practice, Leadership and Management and Advanced Clinical Practice
  • - Join colleagues in the school that deliver world-class education in a dedicated health sciences facility
  • - Access training and support
  • - Deliver excellence in education, via evidence-based approaches to teaching in health sciences courses both at undergraduate and post-graduate level
  • - Provide the highest quality experience and mentorship for postgraduate research students

FAQs

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is Monday 12 August 2024.

What is the proposed start date for the successful candidate?

The proposed start date for the successful candidate is 1st November 2024.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range for this position is £44,263 to £56,021 per annum.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates should have a PhD or be near completion of a PhD, along with a track record of excellent research in a relevant discipline, such as Developmental or Health Psychology.

What are the main research focuses of the Child and Adolescent Research Group?

The research focuses on improving the physical and mental health of children and adolescents with life-threatening conditions and enhancing health behaviors among children and young people.

Will the successful applicant be involved in teaching?

Yes, the successful applicant will engage and lead education activities associated with the School of Health Sciences’ undergraduate and post-graduate programmes.

Is there an opportunity for interdisciplinary work in this position?

Yes, there are opportunities for interdisciplinary work and collaborations with other Schools within the University of Southampton as well as external partners and stakeholders.

Who should I contact for initial inquiries about the position?

Initial inquiries should be directed to Prof Anne-Sophie Darlington at a.darlington@soton.ac.uk and Professor Mary Barker at meb4@soton.ac.uk.

What type of research projects will the successful candidate be expected to develop?

The successful candidate will be expected to develop, implement, and deliver successful and impactful research projects aligned with the group’s focus on children and young people.

Is this a full-time position?

Yes, this is a full-time permanent position.

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