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NIHR ARC South West Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Community-Based Person-Centred Care for Adults with Multiple Long-Term Conditions University of Exeter in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Nursing
Funding
This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term post funded by the NIHR until 31 December 2028, available from January 2027. The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F, full-time and pro rata for part-time work, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. The fellowship includes a protected budget for research costs, a tailored training and development programme, dissemination support, membership of the NIHR Academy and access to the NIHR RSS. Further funding opportunities may be reviewed during
Deadline
Nov 25, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Exeter
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About this position
The University of Exeter is recruiting a postdoctoral research fellow for the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration South West (NIHR ARC South West). This two-year fellowship, available from January 2027, will be based in Exeter, United Kingdom, and will focus on community-based, person-centred care for adults living with multiple long-term conditions (MLTC).
The successful fellow will develop and lead a research project to create a Model of Care that could be implemented through Neighbourhood Teams. The work will use evidence synthesis, qualitative research and stakeholder engagement, aligned with the ARC South West Ageing Well theme and expertise in health and life sciences, ageing and rehabilitation, community care and public health.
Applicants should hold a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification or experience in a related field. They should demonstrate specialist research knowledge, the ability to develop research objectives and proposals, contribute to securing research funding, communicate findings at conferences and work collaboratively. Experience in community, social care or public health is welcomed, and clinically qualified applicants may be considered for part-time work or job-sharing.
The post is funded by the NIHR until 31 December 2028. The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F, depending on experience, with part-time work paid pro rata. Benefits include a protected research-costs budget, tailored training and development, dissemination support, NIHR Academy membership and access to the NIHR Research Support Service. Applications close at 23:59 on 25 November 2026.
Funding details
This is a full-time, two-year fixed-term post funded by the NIHR until 31 December 2028, available from January 2027. The starting salary is from £44,352 on Grade F, full-time and pro rata for part-time work, depending on knowledge, skills and experience. The fellowship includes a protected budget for research costs, a tailored training and development programme, dissemination support, membership of the NIHR Academy and access to the NIHR RSS. Further funding opportunities may be reviewed during
What's required
Applicants must possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification or experience in a related field. They should have specialist knowledge sufficient to develop research programmes and methodologies, be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals, identify research funding sources and contribute to securing funds, and present at conferences and other events. Applicants must be able to work collaboratively, supervise others and act as a team leader when required. Candidates working in community, social care and public health are welcome; clinically qualified applicants may be considered for part-time arrangements.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Exeter careers vacancy page using the Apply button. Review the job description and person specification before submitting the application. For application support or reasonable adjustments, contact [email protected]; for role queries, contact Professor Vicki Goodwin at [email protected].
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