Research Fellow in Business

Department: Brighton and Sussex Medical School / University of Sussex Business School
Location: Brighton, UK
Contract type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full-time (up to 37.5 hours per week; flexible working requests considered)
Salary: Grade 7, £38,784 – £46,049 per annum, pro rata if part-time

About the role

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join an MRC-funded transdisciplinary hub focused on decarbonising the commissioning and delivery of healthcare. You will work on Sub-Theme 4 – Digital and Remote Care Pathways, under the leadership of:

• Professor Mahmood Bhutta, Brighton and Sussex Medical School (Programme Lead)

• Professor Dimitra Petrakaki, University of Sussex Business School (Sub-Theme Lead)

Your research will focus on identifying and evaluating sustainable innovations in digital healthcare pathways.

About you

• You will have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in a field relevant to digital and remote healthcare pathways, or equivalent research experience in this subject area.

• You should be able to manage your own workload independently while collaborating effectively with the team.

• Experience in policy influence or advocacy work to drive real-world impact is highly desirable.

About our Faculty

The University of Sussex Business School is a pioneering, research-driven, interdisciplinary faculty. Our five departments—Accounting and Finance, Strategy and Marketing, Management, Economics, and the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU)—advance academic excellence and practical insights to inform policy and promote responsible business solutions.

The Brighton and Sussex Medical School is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award, demonstrating our commitment to gender equality in academia.

Further information:

• University of Sussex Business School

• Brighton and Sussex Medical School

Why work here

• Location: Beautiful South Downs, 150-acre campus, excellent transport links, dedicated cycling paths.

• Hybrid working: Flexible arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Employee benefits: Generous pension, purchase additional annual leave, transport discounts, cycle to work scheme, cashback health plan, discounted gym membership, and local hotel rates.

Diversity and Inclusion

The University of Sussex is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from women and black and minority ethnic candidates under-represented in STEMM fields.

Further Information

• Informal enquiries: Dimitra Petrakaki – D.Petrakaki@sussex.ac.uk

• Visa sponsorship: This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship if appointed full-time at Grade 7.

In your application, please refer to Professorpositions.com