Born in Bradford (BiB) is expanding its research team and is now recruiting two qualitative Research Fellows to contribute to an exciting range of innovative, community-focused studies that aim to improve health and wellbeing across Bradford and beyond.
Band: 6
Contract: Fixed-term, 18 months
Hours: 37.5 per week (minimum 30)
Location: Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Royal Infirmary
Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 60% office-based
Closing Date: 5 January 2026
Interviews From: 20 January 2026
About the Role
The Research Fellows will work across multiple BiB projects, including:
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Healthy Urban Places
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Age of Wonder: Teenage Stories
You will lead and support qualitative components such as:
Research planning and design
Data collection (interviews, focus groups, ethnography)
Thematic and in-depth qualitative analysis
Writing reports, publications, and dissemination materials
This role also involves contributing to the Bradford Centre for Qualitative Research (BCQR)—a growing hub dedicated to strengthening qualitative research capacity across BiB. Responsibilities include helping with training, capacity building, coordination, networking, and supporting community-driven qualitative research.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek enthusiastic, flexible, and skilled researchers with:
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Strong qualitative research experience
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Ability to collect, analyse, and present qualitative data
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Excellent communication and organisational skills
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A passion for impactful, community-engaged research
Your work will directly inform policies and programs designed to improve health outcomes for families and young people in Bradford.
Why Join Born in Bradford?
Born in Bradford is one of the world’s largest and most influential longitudinal health studies. Joining our team means contributing to high-impact research that shapes real change in public health, healthcare systems, and community wellbeing.
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