MifeMiso Trial Qualitative Research Fellow

Job Purpose

We are seeking to appoint an autonomous and talented qualitative researcher to undertake research as part of the MifeMiso trial funded by the NIHR Health Technology Assessment Programme [grant number 15/160/02]. The MifeMiso trial aims to investigate the clinical and cost-effectiveness of MifeMiso combination versus misoprostol alone in the management of missed miscarriage. Within the trial is a mixed-methods process evaluation to explore the satisfaction of patients who complete the trial protocol. Semi-structured interviews will further investigate women’s experiences of miscarriage and their satisfaction with medical management of missed miscarriage.

The post-holder will be located in the Institute of Applied Health Research at the University of Birmingham but will spend time within the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research based at Birmingham Women’s Hospital. The post offers an exciting opportunity to work within an internationally leading miscarriage research team at the University of Birmingham. Experience in working in miscarriage research would be advantageous.

Person Specification

• First degree in area of specialism and normally, a higher degree relevant to research area or equivalent qualifications
• Experience and understanding of miscarriage research and issues
• Evidence of successful and timely completion of qualitative or mixed-methods research
• Self-motivated, pro-active, and able to use initiative where appropriate
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly both orally and in written form
• Good knowledge of ethical and research governance in health related research
• Experience of participant recruitment and taking informed consent
• Experience of using qualitative data collection methods (e.g. interviews / focus groups)
• Experience of undertaking patient satisfaction research
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
• Computer literate; experience of qualitative (e.g. NVivo) and statistical analysis (e.g. SPSS/STATA) software
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary research teams
• High level analytical capability
• Understanding of and ability to contribute to broader management/administration processes
• Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively