Clinical Research Associate

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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.

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The Role

Applications are invited for a talented and ambitious Clinical Research Associate to work within the Population Health Sciences Institute. Working with Professor Gillian Vance and Dr Sarah Sowden, the post holder will be expected to contribute across various mixed methods projects about health inequalities and workforce development.

You will hold a degree in medicine and have research experience within the area of health care inequalities and public health.

Required experience and skills include:

• Current or recent employment on the Specialised Foundation Programme - including post-graduate academic experience in a public health related academic unit
• Experience of undertaking research relating to healthcare inequalities and workforce development
• Designing and undertaking qualitative data collection and analysis
• Publication in high quality peer reviewed journal
• Presenting research at academic conference
• Engaging and presentating to stakeholders across partner organsations

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.

Newcastle University is committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains staff from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the community they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

Further details about PHSI can be found here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/health-sciences/

This is a full time post for 6 months.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Sarah Sowden (sarah.sowden@newcastle.ac.uk).

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