Role Description

Department

The Older Adults’ Social Care Research Group (OSCaR) is seeking an outstanding full time Postdoctoral Researcher for a 20-month fellowship. OSCaR brings together a vibrant multidisciplinary team with established strengths in the adult social care workforce, dementia, and occupational therapy in social care. We offer an exceptional intellectual environment that fosters collaborative, high-impact research to address pressing contemporary challenges. We welcome applicants whose expertise complements and expands our existing research areas with fresh perspectives and innovative approaches.

Role

As a research Associate on the postdoctoral fellowship track, you will lead an ambitious, independent program of research while contributing to OSCaR’s broader initiatives. This unique post grants significant autonomy to shape your own research agenda and professional development, backed by a dedicated budget of up to £30,000 to support project delivery, training, and strategic collaborations. As part of your application,



we ask you to submit a proposal of your research and training, over the 20-month period, with your outline costings. Your proposal should align with either adult social care workforce, dementia, and occupational therapy in social care.

Working under the guidance of senior colleagues, your key responsibilities will include:

• Research & Dissemination: Designing and conducting independent and collaborative research, analysing complex data using appropriate methodologies, and publishing findings in high-impact journals. You will present work at conferences and participate in public outreach.
• Proposal & Project Development: Identifying innovative research avenues, drafting proposals, and contributing to external funding proposals to expand the group's research portfolio.
• Administration & Networking: Establishing strong internal and external cross-institutional networks, contributing to project administration (including digital c

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