Research Fellow - Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC)

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the research function of a new Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) within the Council. The HDRC will boost research capacity across the Council and embed a culture of always using evidence when making decisions. The Council has secured 5 year funding from the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) to establish this new and innovative collaboration, that will carry out research to identify how the Council can improve community health and reduce health inequality.

This is an exciting new role for the Council, where you will carry out research on priority topics related to the wider determinants of health. We are looking for an experienced researcher who will support the development of the HDRC research strategy and develop a research culture across the Council.

Working with the Senior Research Fellow, you will take a lead on applying for grant funding to further meet the research objectives of the HDRC, and therefore have experience writing research funding applications.

The HDRC will be working with teams across the Council, University of South Wales, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB), third sector partners and the community, and therefore you will need excellent partnership working skills and have the ability to build successful relationships.

This is a great opportunity for you to be part of a new research collaborative and to contribute towards making a difference to citizens in Torfaen. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.