Location: | Leeds |
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Salary: | £37,099 to £44,263 per annum (Grade 7) |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 11th April 2024 |
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Closes: | 25th April 2024 |
Job Ref: | MHHEA1252 |
Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in applied health research? Do you want to further yourself in one of the UK's leading research-intensive Universities?
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Research Fellow to work on a Nuffield Foundation/ Versus Arthritis funded research study evaluating a remote osteoarthritis peer-mentorship programme for people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage in supporting self-management of hip and/or knee osteoarthritis. This is an exciting and novel project focusing on musculoskeletal inequalities. We have developed a remote peer-mentorship programme and have trained volunteers who will deliver the programme. We are now at the stage of delivering and evaluating this peer-mentorship programme.
Working closely with members of the project team you will lead on project activities, including recruitment of participants onto the research project, data collection and analyses of both qualitative and quantitative data.
With a degree and a PhD (or Master’s degree with equivalent research experience) in a subject area relating to health services research/applied health research/psychology. You will have relevant musculoskeletal and/or long-term conditions research experience in an academic or health care setting. With the ability and desire to use your skills to improve care and service delivery for people living with musculoskeletal conditions. An enhanced DBS is required for this post.
What we offer in return
And much more!
If you are looking for a role that will develop your skills as a researcher and work in a friendly team, apply today.
To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:
Elizabeth Lavender (Study Co-ordinator); Email: e.c.lavender@leeds.ac.uk or
Professor Gretl McHugh (Professor of Applied Health Research); Email: G.A.McHugh@leeds.ac.uk
Location: Leeds - Main Campus
Contract type: Fixed term (1st June 2024 to 30th April 2025)
Interview date: Tuesday 7th May 2024
Further details: Candidate Brief
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