Postdoctoral Research Associate - UOD2064

University of Dundee; Dundee; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK university is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for a part-time role in Dundee. The successful candidate will contribute to a British Academy-funded project focused on evaluating palliative care models for neurodegenerative conditions. Key responsibilities include conducting literature reviews and coordinating hybrid workshops with international stakeholders. Candidates must possess a PhD in health sciences or sociology, along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Spanish. This position offers invaluable experience in international collaboration.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop skills in realist review methodology

Experience in international research collaboration

Qualifications

• PhD completed in health sciences, sociology or related fields.
• Experience in conducting evidence reviews (systematic, scoping, realist, etc.).
• Proficiency in Spanish to engage with Spanish-language literature.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searching, screening, data extraction and synthesis.
• Support planning and coordination of hybrid stakeholder workshops.
• Assist with project administration and documentation activities.

Skills

Strong organisational and communication skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Knowledge or interest in palliative care

Proficiency in Spanish

Experience of international/interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in health sciences, sociology or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Associate - UOD2064

Posted on 8 December 2025 | Reference: UOD2064

We are looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to support a British Academy-funded project evaluating palliative care models for neurodegenerative conditions. The role will involve contributing to a realist scoping review and assisting with the planning and organisation of hybrid workshops with stakeholders in Mexico.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting literature searching, screening, data extraction and synthesis for a realist scoping review.
• Supporting the planning and coordination of hybrid stakeholder workshops with collaborators in Mexico.
• Assisting with project administration, documentation, and knowledge exchange activities (e.g., manuscripts, reports, presentations).

Essential criteria

• PhD completed in the fields of health sciences, sociology or related.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting evidence reviews (systematic, scoping, realist, or similar).
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with an international team.
• Knowledge or interest in palliative care, neurodegenerative conditions, and/or global health.
• Proficiency in Spanish (to support engagement with Spanish-language literature and collaborators).
• Experience of international/interdisciplinary collaboration.

This is a part-time, hourly-paid role. The number of hours will vary depending on project needs and can be negotiated. Payment will be made at the appropriate university research associate hourly rate.

This position offers an opportunity to develop skills in realist review methodology, gain experience in international research collaboration, and contribute to impactful work on global palliative care.

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