Research Assistant or Research Associate (Qualitative)

Job reference: BMH-030014
Salary: Research Assistant Grade 5 (£32,080 - £36,636 pro rata) or Research Associate Grade 6 (£37,694 pro rata) pro rata per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
Hours Per Week: 0.5 FTE
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 29/10/2025
Contract Duration: 6 months starting from as soon as possible
School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences

Overview of the post

The University of Manchester has a vacancy for a Research Assistant or Research Associate (qualitative) to play a vital role on a prestigious NIHR Three Schools Prevention Research Programme funded study entitled “Co-Developing a Care Pathway Between Community Pharmacies and General Practices in the Deep End to Prevent Long Term Illnesses”. The Primary objective of this study is to develop a new care pathway between community pharmacists and the GP in areas of deprivation with healthcare professionals and patients, to prevent long-term illnesses.

We are seeking an innovative, motivated and capable individual, who can apply their research skills to support the delivery of this project. Skills in qualitative research methods and analysis are essential, as are the personal qualities of resilience, accuracy and flexibility. Experience of undertaking qualitative research/interviews with healthcare professionals and patients will be a distinct advantage.

You will be working with Drs Penny Lewis and Rebecca Morris and the rest of the research team, which consists of partnerships across three areas including North East and North Cumbria, Sheffield and Manchester. This consists of a mix of practitioners in primary care, public health and pharmacy, clinical researchers, a public member and a research manager.

The post holder will be based at the University of Manchester, but will be collecting data across the North West so independent means of travel is essential. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

This position is available as a Research Assistant OR Research Associate role, depending on skills and experience.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Penny Lewis, Senior Clinical Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Drug Usage and Pharmacy Practice Group, Division of Pharmacy and Optometry.

Email: penny.lewis@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Further particulars including job description and person specification are available on the University of Manchester website - click on the 'Apply' button above to find out more.

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