Assistant Professor (Research Focussed) ()

Duration: Fixed term contract until 30th September 2028

Informal queries for informal queries about the role, please contact Assistant Professor Sarah Woolley at We are seeking an outstanding, experienced qualitative researcher to join a world leading interdisciplinary research team investigating the implementation and scale up of Hospital at Home models of care across the UK, funded by the NIHR. You will work across Warwick Business School and Warwick Medical School, working within a vibrant community of both organisation scientists and clinical academics. You will have full access to the academic communities and resources across both the WBS and WMS, and work closely with the WBS Centre for organising Health and Care Research.

You should hold a PhD in organisation and management or related field, with experience of applying organisation and sociological theories of innovation/change to healthcare settings and have extensive knowledge of the change management challenges facing complex organisations, where operational pressures are intense. A strong track record of leading qualitative research projects, gathering and analysing primary and secondary qualitative data, writing policy briefings for policy makers and executives, and a strong track record in influencing the practices of professionals, managers and frontline staff is essential.

Your experience will also include:

• administration and governance of research projects
• development of evidence-based briefings for leaders, policy makers and managers
• liaison and advisory experience with senior healthcare leaders and service managers

Applications are particularly welcome from individuals who intend to develop an academic career within organisational science disciplines. Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages.

£47,389 to £56,535 per annum