Research Assistant (Qualitative Research)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Qualitative Research Assistant to join our multidisciplinary team to investigate the health and social harms of nitrous oxide (laughing gas) in young people. The postholder will work with our team to shape the research questions, develop recruitment strategies, conduct qualitative research with diverse stakeholders, generate data, analyse findings and deliver public engagement. The post-holder will be supported to play an active role in the analysis of data from this study, and to assist with writing up reports for publication and dissemination. The focus will be on improving patient experiences, understanding the health needs of marginalised groups, improving public awareness of the health and social harms of nitrous oxide via educational workshops and campaigns, and developing strategies to engage and involve young people affected by nitrous oxide.

About You

This post is suited to an individual with a background in health, psychology, neurology, or public engagement, with an interest in drug dependence, mental health, and knowledge production. Proven qualitative research skills are required. Educated to degree level (2.1 or above) in relevant science subject or equivalent experience is required along with relevant postgraduate qualification in a Health, Science, Social Science, Public Engagement related subject or equivalent experience.

About the School

The Wolfson Institute of Population Health harnesses expertise across a wide range of population-based research and education activities and aims to be an internationally recognised Centre of excellence in population health and preventive medicine.  The Institute is organised into six separate research centres which, though complementary and following the Institute strategic plan also have Centre-specific objectives and requirements. The Centre for Preventive Neurology brings together an expert team to carry out revolutionary new research into Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease and other neurological conditions. Their focus is on academic discipline, research, the translation of research into health strategies and their practical implementation – all dedicated to the reduction of disease and disability.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

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, campus facilities and flexible working arrangements.

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.

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