Research Associate in Health Care Inequalities and Patient Safety

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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.

Job description:

The Role

Applications are invited for a talented and ambitious Research Associate to work as part of the Patient Safety Research Collaborative (PSRC) within the School of Pharmacy. Working with Professor Adam Todd, Dr Anna Robinson-Barella, and Professor Clare Bambra, the post holder will be expected to contribute across various quantitative projects about understanding and reducing inequalities in access to preventative healthcare services in the North East in the context of patient safety.

The successful candidate will hold a doctorate in a relevant topic and advanced quantitative experience within the area of health care inequalities.

Required experience and skills include:

• Evidence synthesis and systematic reviews
• Advanced quantitative data collection and analysis (including longitudinal analysis);
• Preventative medicine (including understanding of vaccination programmes);
• Publications in high quality peer reviewed journals;
• Engagement with partners across various agencies (including NHS and local authority stakeholders).

100% FTE post for 6 months. The successful candidate must be able to start as soon as possible.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Professor Adam Todd (adam.todd@newcastle) or Dr. Anna Robinson-Barella (anna.robinson-barella@newcastle.ac.uk)

The School of Pharmacy 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.

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