Research Assistant/Associate Health Inequalities

Salary:

Research Assistant: £32,296 to £33,882 per annum

Research Associate: £34,866 to £45,163 per annum

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

Applications are invited for a talented and ambitious Research Assistant/Research Associate to work within the Health Inequalities theme of the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) covering the North East and North Cumbria. The post holder will be expected to contribute to a range of ongoing projects focusing on social justice and marginalised populations as well as develop their own portfolio in this area.

You will have (or submitted) a doctorate in a relevant topic and hold experience in qualitative research within social work and/or criminology and health inequalities.

Required skills will include: the development of research studies and analysis plans; qualitative data collection and analysis; the ability to publish work in a range of formats and to a range of audiences including in high quality peer reviewed journals; and a willingness to work with research partners across multiple universities and engage with public and practice partners from across various agencies.

One full time post is available until 31 March 2026.

Please note that a Disclosure and Barring Service Check is needed for the role.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Steph Scott (steph.scott@ncl.ac.uk) or Professor Clare Bambra (clare.bambra@newcastle.ac.uk).

The Institute of Population Health Sciences is committed to supporting equality and diversity for all staff and students. Applications for part time/flexible working will be considered; please state your desired working arrangements in your application.

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/

Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

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