Senior Research Associate in Musculoskeletal Health Services Research

The role

This exciting opportunity offers you a role working a range of research projects based in the Musculoskeletal Research Unit, Bristol Medical School. We are a multidisciplinary group of epidemiologists, statisticians, qualitative researchers, triallists, applied health researchers, and musculoskeletal clinical academics carrying out impactful research into musculoskeletal conditions, their treatment and outcomes. 

What will you be doing?

You will work across a range of musculoskeletal projects, providing methodological expertise within a wider multidisciplinary team. Ideally you would be aiming to develop your research portfolio, and will be supported to undertake activities which facilitate your transition to becoming an independent researcher, for example through involvement in the development of grant applications and dissemination activities such as writing papers.

You will determine and deploy appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support; assessing research findings for the need/scope for further investigations. You will present research findings, either at conferences or seminars and participate effectively in activities to achieve engagement with research, and/or impact beyond academia. 

You should apply if

You have:

• a strong background in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods within a health setting
• a postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant discipline
• experience of publishing findings in peer-review journals
• a strong methodological track record and a keen interest in orthopaedics to join our research group delivering research that benefits patients and the NHS
• an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and students, to stimulate and encourage the commitment to learn in others
• a strong ability to organise their own time and work, to meet deadlines, and manage competing priorities 

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended, with funding until 31/03/2028

Work pattern: Part-time / Flexible

Grade: Grade J / Pathway 2

Salary: £40,745 - £45,737 per annum (pro rata)

School/Unit: Bristol Medical School

Shift pattern: Part-time / Flexible

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 16/04/2023

For any informal enquiries please contact Vikki Wylde: v.wylde@bristol.ac.uk 01174560211 

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