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Research Associate

Keele University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences - School of Medicine - Cardiovascular and Qualitative Research

Location: Keele, Hybrid
Salary: £37,099 pro rata. (Incremental progression). Grade 7
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 26th September 2024
Closes: 27th October 2024
Job Ref: KU00004165

Grade 7: Salary £37,099 Pro rata. (Incremental progression)

Part Time (0.6FTE) Fixed Term for 18 months

Agile working (blend of home and office based) would be considered. 

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Medicine, in the Cardiovascular and Renal Faculty Research Theme: https://www.keele.ac.uk/health/fmhsresearchthemes/cardiovascularandrenal/

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering the qualitative study within an NIHR RfPB funded grant: Improving care for women with High blood pressure in pregnancy to reduce risk of heart Disease developing in later life (HIDDEN). 

The programme of work has embedded patient and public involvement, and you will have the opportunity to work with our patient and public co-applicants and patient and public involvement and engagement group.

The qualitative study within the HIDDEN study, will be conducted with the aim of informing of a co-designed patient resource for self-management to reduce cardiovascular risk following hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. Women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and healthcare professionals providing care for pregnant and postnatal women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy will be asked to participate in semi-structured interviews. 

You will have a PhD in a health-related discipline or, equivalent experience in research studies. You will have knowledge and/or experience of qualitative research methods. You will travel to conduct face-to-face semi-structured interviews when necessary. You will work flexibly to conduct the online interviews when needed. 

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

  • Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade 
  • Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
  • Excellent staff pension
  • Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
  • On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
  • Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
  • Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Pensée Wu (p.wu@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 27th October 2024

Interviews will be held on: 5th November 2024

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