Assistant Professor – Qualitative Research in Health Screening

About the role

The University of Warwick is recruiting an Assistant Professor with a research focus on qualitative research in health screening. The role supports the acceptability workstream of an NIHR‑funded newborn screening study for spinal muscular atrophy, using a stepped‑wedge trial across seven English regions.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and analyse qualitative data (interviews, focus groups) for the newborn screening study.
• Manage large volumes of qualitative data using NVivo.
• Engage with diverse participants, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary research team and contribute to study design and reporting.
• Disseminate findings through high‑quality research outputs and presentations to varied audiences.
• Participate in patient and public involvement activities and support mixed‑methods components where relevant.

Required profile

• PhD or equivalent experience in health screening, maternity care or a related discipline.
• Proven experience conducting sensitive interviews and focus groups.
• Strong track record of publishing high‑quality research.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for in‑person data collection.

Required skills

• Proficiency with NVivo for qualitative data management and analysis.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on a nationally funded, high‑impact research project.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part‑time or job‑share options.
• Collaboration within a leading research‑intensive university environment.
• Support for professional development and research dissemination.