Research Officer PRIME Centre Wales

Contract: Full time, fixed term to 31 October 2024

We are recruiting an experienced Health Services Researcher to join a research team at Swansea University Medical School, ranked number 1 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2021. The post is based at our beachside campus in Swansea.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Officer to join our team to work on studies focusing on primary and emergency care. As part of the PRIME Centre Wales collaboration funded by Health and Care Research Wales, we use a range of quantitative and qualitative approaches to study models and treatments to improve patient outcomes, avoid unnecessary contacts, and streamline the emergency care system. We have a strong international reputation in the field and established collaborations with health service and academic colleagues across the UK and internationally.

The successful applicant will be expected to work independently contributing to the conduct and delivery of research, including project management of studies so that they are delivered on time and within budget. 

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all of its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

We have an under-representation of men in the area of research and would particularly welcome applications from men for this position. We also have an under representation of individuals from ethnic minority backgrounds and would encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Please note this job is also being advertised to a pool of colleagues internally as part of our University commitment to employee redeployment.  Should this post be filled from this route then you will receive an email confirming this. If you do not receive an email, please assume that your application is still in process.

To apply for the post please click on the 'Apply' button above.

Applicants are asked to provide a completed online application providing evidence against the essential criteria in the recruitment documentation.

For further information please contact Professor Helen Snooks h.a.snooks@swansea.ac.uk

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