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Applications are invited for the above temporary full time post working in the Public Health Collaborating Unit in the School of Health Sciences at Bangor University (Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham).

The Public Health Collaborating Unit is a public health/academic collaborative funded by Public Health Wales which provides a flexible and efficient resource for rapid assessment, evaluation and policy development support to serve Public Health Wales and the wider NHS.

The post holder will work in collaboration with the Public Health Economics and Value team (Policy and International Health Directorate at Public Health Wales) on a joint project with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Comprehensive Immunization Special Program (CIM) on the social value of immunization. The post holder will be required to support the interpretation of health economics data and information in the context of Social (Public) Value to build a Well-being Economy in Wales.

The successful candidate will have a A PhD in a relevant subject (health, public health or other scientific, psychological or sociological subject), or be near completion and have have a research background in relevant area (e.g. social sciences, public health, health economics).

The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible, and the post is available until 31st March 2026, with the possibility of extension if additional funding is secured.

This role will be located on campus at Wrexham. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will also be considered to carry out this role on a part-time or job share basis.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 05 October 2025

Interviews will be held on: 15 October 2025

Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Dr Kat Ford, Research Fellow, k.ford@bangor.ac.uk.

Committed To Equal Opportunities

Overview

School of Health Sciences

The Mission of the School of Health Sciences is:

To champion and promote excellent medical, health and social care science, research, scholarship, teaching and learning, quality and values with people who use services, practitioners and stakeholders. To promote language and cultural competence relevant to local, national and international partners, and to provide an inclusive culture and environment for staff and students within the School.

The School’s aims are:

• To be forward looking and sustainable and aspire to achieving the University's Strategy 2030 pillars and themes and the University's Global Framework.

• To prepare and support medical, health and social care practitioners to engage in lifelong learning and reflective practice that will promote excellent standards in evidence-based practice.

• To work in partnership with people who use services, medical, health and social care providers and agencies within Wales, but also cross-border, nationally and internationally on medical, health and social care research, science, education, and scholarship.

• To maintain excellence in medical, health and social care teaching, which is informed by research and coproduced by staff, students, service users and clinicians, whilst maintaining societal shared values and enhancing opportunities for employability.

• To champion and promote scholarship, science and research applied to medical, health and social care policy and practice, in order to evaluate, develop and, wherever possible, improve professional practice.

• To champion principles of intelligent kindness and compassionate leadership, adopting the most appropriate teaching and learning methods that offer students choice, flexibility, and provide inter-professional learning opportunities. Concurrently instilling respect for all professions, developing social and emotional intelligence and resilience.

• To instil language and cultural competence in medical, health and social care practitioners. To embed language and cultural awareness in medical, health and social care research and practice and respond sensitively to the language needs of Welsh speakers.

• To lead research of the highest standard that improves lives and healthcare services regionally, nationally and globally.

Public Health Wales is the national public health agency in Wales and exists to protect and improve health and wellbeing and reduce health inequalities for people in Wales and beyond. Recognising its national and international role, expertise and achievements, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated a WHO Collaborating Centre on ‘Investment for Health and Well-being’ (WHO CC) at Public Health Wales, focusing on taking forward a sustainable early intervention, people-centred, long-term investment approach across sectors and organisations.

The Public Health Collaborating Unit (PHCU), hosted by Bangor University, links directly into the WHO CC and aims to respond to emerging needs for academic support in line with Public Health Wales’ strategic priorities:

• Influencing the wider determinants of health

• Promoting mental and social well-being • Promoting healthy behaviours

• Delivering excellent public health services

• Supporting a sustainable health and care system

• Tackling public health effects of climate change

The Project

The post will provide research support to a programme of work being implemented by the Public Health Collaborating Unit; a Public Health/Academic collaborative funded by Public Health Wales. The post holder will be part of the School of Health at Bangor University and based in their academic offices in Wrexham.

The post-holder will support a systematic literature review, quantitative analyses, and report and paper writing as well as preparing meetings and workshops.

The work plan will be led by Dr Kat Ford (Researcher) at Bangor University, and Anna Stielke (Senior International Evidence and Policy Officer) and Brendan Collins (Head of Economics and Modelling) at Public Health Wales.

Purpose of the Job

The post is part of an established team working on a joint project with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Comprehensive Immunization Special Program (CIM) on the social value of immunization.

The researcher in the Public Health Collaborating Unit (PHCU) will provide research support to the WHOCC across two strands of the work programme:

1. Establishing the evidence base: evidence review;

2. Building a definition of Value-Based immunisation: questionnaire; and

3. Social Value scoping and assessment.

The work forms part of Public Health Wales’s on-going collaboration with the WHO, aligned to the WHOCC Work Plan and the Memorandum of Understanding between Welsh Government and WHO Europe. It contributes to strengthening the role of Wales in the WHO through developing and sharing solutions and expertise and will serve as a ‘proof of concept’ by applying novel economic and social value approaches to impact assessment and measuring value and stakeholder engagement that brings co-benefits to Public Health Wales, the Welsh population, and globally. The collaboration will support organisational capability and capacity building in novel cross-disciplinary areas of research and practice.

The post holder will be responsible for the write up of a series of reports of the study findings.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Gathering and analysis of data. This may include study selection / data extraction / quality assessment.

• To support the research team in the analysis of quantitative data. This may include data management / data coding / data analyses / preparation of tables and figures for research outputs.

• Delivering research outcomes. This may include supporting the production of reports and journal publications / preparing materials for presentation to conferences / liaising with external providers for design and translation of research outcomes / working with partners to disseminate results / write final reports.

• Administration of the research project. This might include participate in project meeting / coordinate project to meet aims and objectives / liaise with stakeholders (external and internal) / preparing reports for funders.

• Other duties and responsibilities specific to the role include establishing information management processes and the management of sensitive information.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities.

• The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme.

• The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves self and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments.

• The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post.

Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential:

• A PhD in a relevant subject (health, public health or other scientific, psychological or sociological subject).

• Research background in relevant area (e.g. social sciences, public health, health economics).

Experience/Knowledge

Essential:

• Significant demonstrable experience leading to highly developed specialist knowledge in research applied to public health (evidence synthesis and quantitative analysis) including health economics and related concepts such as Well-being Economy and social value

• Experience of playing a leading role in a major research project.

• Proven track record of publications (academic articles or stakeholder reports).

• Proven track record of conference or workshop presentations.

• Experience of work in public health in an international academic setting.

Desirable:

• Experience of securing research funding through a competitive process.

Skills/Abilities

Essential:

• Skills in using a range of quantitative data collection methods.

• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills, ability to undertake complex analysis of quantitative data and present results appropriately including the ability to select and interpret a range of statistical tests.

• Skills in evidence synthesis and systematic reviewing.

• Demonstrate good computer skills and ability to use a range of research related software.

• Excellent organisational skills, ability to plan, manage and prioritise own workload and that of other team members, and meet targets/work to deadlines.

• Ability to communicate complex information well at a range of levels and convey information to academic and non-academic audiences.

• Demonstrate proven programme or project management skills.

Desirable:

• Demonstrate ability to work independently and also as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Demonstrate interpersonal skills.

Other

Essential:

• Ability to travel across Wales, including rural communities.

• Evidence of an ongoing commitment to professional development.

- Understanding and application of research and information governance processes, policies and procedures.

Desirable:

• The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so.

• Driving license.

• Able to work flexible hours when required.

General

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally.

We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact.

All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references.