Location: | Glasgow |
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Salary: | £39,347 to £44,263 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 23rd May 2024 |
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Closes: | 5th July 2024 |
Job Ref: | 146969 |
We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to the NIHR-funded OPTIMA project, “Orienting Policy Towards Inequality Minimising Actions (OPTIMA): A systems science approach to 20-minute neighbourhood policy and evaluation”.
Place-based interventions are increasingly of interest to policymakers attempting to tackle health inequalities (or, ‘Level Up’). Yet, the evidence base for these interventions to achieve this is insufficient. As is frequently the case, policy is having to move beyond the evidence-base to attempt solutions to large societal challenges, and more dynamic and forward-looking methods are required. This project will:
The successful candidate will lead on delivery of the modelling and data side of the project. You will:
You will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help shape and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. You will be line managed by the project’s co-lead, Dr Jonathan Stokes.
For enquiries regarding this post please contact Dr Jonathan Stokes
This post is full time and has funding for up to 36 months.
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