Research Associate

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week), fixed term contract from 1st August 2024 to 31 July 2027

Salary details: Grade 7 £38,205 pro rata due to funding restrictions

Hours per week: 18.75

Advert closes midnight on: 29 May 2024

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to apply high-level social science research skills, and research project management skills, for a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded study: “Development of an Integrated Pathway for Preschool Asthma/wheeze Management (IP2AM): a mixed methods study”. 

The study will involve qualitative research in acute hospital and primary care settings, interviews with patient families and healthcare staff, running workshops, data analysis, and co-design of interventions. The role will involve leading on the qualitative research workstreams of the study, working collaboratively and independently as part of a research team to achieve defined milestones and produce high quality research as part of the wider programme. 

About you

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will be able to evidence a good working knowledge of, and experience with qualitative research methods, excellent communication skills, and a track record of academic publications and dissemination. They should be able to work independently, and as part of a team to deliver the project aims, and be able to apply principles of best practice for coproduction and PPI (public and patient involvement in research). Previous experience of healthcare related research involving children, young people and their families is desirable. 

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr David Lo on dkhl1@le.ac.uk or Dr Hannah Brewin on hmb18@le.ac.uk.

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive. 

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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