Summary: The Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Business Continuity at De Montfort University will engage in a 24-month research project focused on improving business continuity for health services in response to extreme weather events. The role involves supporting the UK work package lead in developing a high resilience healthcare delivery framework, conducting data analysis, and preparing results for publication. The position requires collaboration with international partners and emphasizes the importance of strong data analysis and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in advanced social science methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the UK work package lead on business continuity management (BCM) dimensions of the project.
• Conduct preparatory research for the development and refinement of data collection instruments.
• Prepare and deliver training to project partners and research teams prior to data collection.
• Perform data analysis and prepare results for publication.
• Collaborate virtually with project partners in the UK and internationally.

Key Skills:

• PhD or submitted thesis in business continuity/organizational resilience-related area.
• Strong data analysis and writing skills.
• Experience in advanced social science methodologies.
• Theoretical and practical understanding of BCM and organizational resilience techniques.
• Aptitude for policy development and capacity building.

Salary (Rate): £42,632

City: Leicester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other