Research Associate with Expertise in Qualitative Methods

Job reference: BMH-021182
Location: Oxford Road
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 20/02/2023
Salary: £34,308 to £37,474 pro rata per annum, depending on relevant experience
Employment type: Fixed Term
Faculty/Organisation: Biology, Medicine Health
Division: Immunol, Immunity to Infect & Resp Medic
Hours Per Week: Part time (0.5 FTE)
Contract Duration: From 1 April 2023 until 31 June 2024
School / Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

We are looking for an enthusiastic Research Associate, with a strong background in applied qualitative research methods, to work on an NIHR-funded research project. The post-holder will work with key stakeholders to examine the feasibility of home-based testing for improving asthma diagnosis.

The key responsibilities will include actively contributing to the designing, planning, conducting and analysis of the qualitative research, using creative social research methods, to undertake both individual and focus group interviews that includes both patients and Primary Care healthcare professionals.

Undertake qualitative data analysis, using the most appropriate method.

Interviews will be taking place on the 13th of March 2023.

The successful candidate will have experience of conducting qualitative research. A PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject (e.g. health-related/social science discipline) effective skills are essential. Experience of working with patients and healthcare professionals would be an advantage.

The School/Department is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School/Department holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit: https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Clare Murray

Email: Clare.murray@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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