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Requirements
Requires a PhD in organization and management or a related field with expertise in applying sociological theories to healthcare settings. Must have a strong track record of leading qualitative research projects and influencing professional practices.
Job Description
About The Role
Informal Queries
You will work across Warwick Business School and Warwick Medical School, working within a vibrant community of both organisation scientists and clinical academics. You will have full access to the academic communities and resources across both the WBS and WMS, and work closely with the WBS Centre for organising Health and Care Research.
About You
You should hold a PhD in organisation and management or related field, with experience of applying organisation and sociological theories of innovation/change to healthcare settings and have extensive knowledge of the change management challenges facing complex organisations, where operational pressures are intense. A strong track record of leading qualitative research projects, gathering and analysing primary and secondary qualitative data, writing policy briefings for policy makers and executives, and a strong track record in influencing the practices of professionals, managers and frontline staff is essential.
Your experience will also include: administration and governance of research projects; development of evidence-based briefings for leaders, policy makers and managers; and liaison and advisory experience with senior healthcare leaders and service managers.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
For further information about Warwick Medical School, please visit our website.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
Closing Deadline: Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
JD- Research Fellow (111822).pdf – 133KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
Informal Queries
- For informal queries, please contact Sarah Woolley (Assistant Professor) at Sarah.Woolley@wbs.ac.uk
You will work across Warwick Business School and Warwick Medical School, working within a vibrant community of both organisation scientists and clinical academics. You will have full access to the academic communities and resources across both the WBS and WMS, and work closely with the WBS Centre for organising Health and Care Research.
About You
You should hold a PhD in organisation and management or related field, with experience of applying organisation and sociological theories of innovation/change to healthcare settings and have extensive knowledge of the change management challenges facing complex organisations, where operational pressures are intense. A strong track record of leading qualitative research projects, gathering and analysing primary and secondary qualitative data, writing policy briefings for policy makers and executives, and a strong track record in influencing the practices of professionals, managers and frontline staff is essential.
Your experience will also include: administration and governance of research projects; development of evidence-based briefings for leaders, policy makers and managers; and liaison and advisory experience with senior healthcare leaders and service managers.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).
Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
About The Department
For further information about Warwick Medical School, please visit our website.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
- Research Excellence Framework 2021
Closing Deadline: Tuesday 28th July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please click APPLY below and submit an application form by the closing deadline.
You will be asked to include a CV and Cover Letter. These documents should:
- Outline employment and education history (including your most recent employment).
- Demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria in the Job Description using clear examples.
- Interview Date: August 2026
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Applications must be submitted through the warwick-careers.tal.net portal before the closing deadline. We recommend completing your application form in good time, as the advert will automatically close at the deadline.
- You are welcome to include any career breaks, such as parental leave, caring responsibilities, or long-term sickness absence. For guidance on how to format a cover letter, see here.
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
For more information, see here.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Find out more about our Social Inclusion work at Warwick.
Find out more about our awards and accreditations.
We are also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance.
Safeguarding & DBS
The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.
- Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice.
- The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults).
- All employees, volunteers, and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
The University will not discriminate against applicants who make a disclosure relating to a conviction.
Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels. This ensures fairness and removes bias from the shortlisting process.
Job Description
JD- Research Fellow (111822).pdf – 133KB Opens in a new window
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link which contains further information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
Education
Postgraduate Degree
Skills
Qualitative ResearchChange ManagementInnovation TheorySociological TheoryPolicy BriefingData AnalysisResearch GovernanceStakeholder LiaisonHealthcare ImplementationProject Administration