Research Assistant in Health Equity

About the Role

The Centre for Primary Care within the Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH) invites applications for a Research Assistant in Health Equity to support the delivery of a programme of research exploring equity-focused quality improvement in health care.

As part of this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the activities of the EQUAL-QI study. This will involve a programme of research over 5 years including literature reviewing, interviews, case studies, co-production and an evaluation.

The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and expertise on health equity within health care settings and the post will provide opportunities to contribute to complementary research.

About You

The post would be particularly suited to individuals who are comfortable handling quantitative and qualitative data and keen to learn new skills. A passion to build a more equitable society is important in addition to practical skills, such as coordinating and delivering research projects. Experience of health inequalities, quality improvement or co-production is highly desirable. The post is for five years and will include a personal development plan, therefore the successful candidate should demonstrate a commitment to personal development and learning new skills.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is full time fixed term appointment until 31 May 2028, with an expected start date of as soon as possible. The starting salary will be Grade 5, in the range of £40,386 - £47,414 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr John Ford j.a.ford@qmul.ac.uk

To apply for the role, please click the ‘apply’ button.

The closing date for applications is 26 February 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held Friday 3rd March (PM).

The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.

The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

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