Midwifery Researcher

Oxford Population Health (Nuffield Department of Population Health) is home to
world-renowned population health research groups and provides an excellent
environment for multi-disciplinary research and teaching.





The National Perinatal Epidemiology Unit (NPEU) is an internationally
recognised, multi-disciplinary research unit based within the Nuffield
Department of Population Health (NDPH) at the University of Oxford, Old Road
Campus in Headington, Oxford. The unit undertakes research about pregnancy,
childbirth and newborn babies.





This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced midwifery researcher to
join a team working on studies carried out using the UK Midwifery Study System
(UKMidSS), funded through the NIHR Policy Research Unit in Maternal and
Neonatal Health and Care (PRU-MNHC). Based in the National Perinatal
Epidemiology Unit (NPEU), you will be part of a team of researchers working on
other PRU-MNHC projects, responsible for the day-to-day management of UKMidSS
data collection helping to ensure that UKMidSS studies run smoothly.





To be considered, you will have a Masters degree, substantial research
experience, with current or past registration as a midwife on the UK NMC
register. You will have experience of managing quantitative data collection
and analysis, including experience of designing, conducting and analysing
surveys.





The position is part time (60% full time equivalent) and fixed term for two
years in the first instance. The closing date for applications is noon on 13th
June 2024.





You will be required to upload a CV and a cover letter as part of your online
application. The cover letter should clearly describe how you meet each of the
selection criteria listed in the job description.