Senior Research Fellow

College of Paramedics

Required from October 2024
Salary Range:
£44,263 - £56,021 (pro rata)
Type of Contract: Part time (0.6 FTE fixed term for one year)
Hours per week: 22.5 hours 
Location: Flexible – Remote working with ability to travel across the UK
Interviews: Will be held on Tuesday 27th August 2024
Closing Date: 23:59hrs on Monday 19th August 2024 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced researcher to join our vibrant team. 

You will be working on an already established project, taking the lead in further developing the research design, recruiting to the study, collecting and analysing the data, and disseminating the findings. The project is focused on future workforce development.

Applicants must be:
Experienced in independent use of SPSS and Nvivo
Experienced as a research paramedic
Able to work independently
Able to manage all stages of research and evaluation processes
Able to work to tight deadlines

Click here to download a pdf copy of the Senior Research Fellow Role Description. 
Click here to download a pdf copy of the Senior Research Fellow Candidate Pack.
The application process for this role is by completion of an Application Form, available here.

This Application Form contains two sections. Section 1 is solely for equality monitoring purposes and will not be seen by the shortlisting panel. Section 2 is your opportunity to submit your previous or current employment (paid and/or voluntary), qualifications and any research activities, and two references. This section also includes a request for a 500 word (maximum) supporting statement to outline how your current knowledge, skills and experience will be of benefit to you in achieving the key deliverables required of this role. The role requires well developed communications skills, personal drive, integrity, and an ability to succeed.  

Unfortunately, there is not the ability to save the form mid-completion for finalising at a later date, so please have all necessary information (outlined above) ready before commencing.   

Candidates are encouraged to get in touch for an informal discussion. Please contact Professor Julia Williams, Head of Research, email: julia.williams@collegeofparamedics.co.uk 


The College of Paramedics recognises the positive value of diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce. The College of Paramedics wishes to meet its equality aims and commitments of non-discrimination as set out in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a diverse workforce at all levels. It is vital that we monitor and analyse diversity information so that we can ensure that our processes are fair and transparent. Any information provided in Section 1 of the Application Form will be treated as strictly confidential and will be used for statistical purposes only. It will not be seen by those involved in the selection process. No information will be published or used in any way which allows any individual to be identified. The use of information will be in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).