Research Associate Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute

DescriptionPosition DetailsHealth Services Management Centre School of Social Policy and Society in the College of Social SciencesLocation: University of Birmingham Edgbaston Birmingham UKFull time starting salary is normally in the range 33002 to 35608 with potential progression once in post to 39906Grade: 6Part Time (18.75 hours per week)Fixed Term contract up to August 2028Closing date: 27th November 2025Interview Scheduled: 11th December 2025BackgroundTo assist in research by carrying out recruitment data collection and associated tasks within an NIHR funded research project a randomised controlled trial of a digital parent support programme for parents of children with intellectual disabilities: The Digital Family Support study.The post is situated in the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute (IDRIS) in the School of Social Policy and Society. IDRIS is an applied cross-University research institute established in October 2024 with the appointment of Professor Richard Hastings as 125th Anniversary Chair and Professor of Psychology Health and Social Care. IDRIS also includes in Social Policy and Society three other professorial staff an associate professor two senior research fellows a full time manager a full time administrator and a number of research fellows research assistants and PhD students. Most staff are employed on/funded through external research grants especially from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Other members of IDRIS are based in Schools and Departments across the Colleges of the University. IDRIS works in close co-productive relationships with people with intellectual disabilities family carers and with disability advocacy and professional organisations. IDRISs research and policy/practice impact is across the lifespan and across sectors (education health social care). IDRIS staff are engaged mainly in research on the development and evaluation of interventions and services to support individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.This role will be supporting a funded NIHR funded research project the randomised controlled trial of a digital parent support programme for parents of children with intellectual disabilities: The Digital Family Support study which is an evaluation of the Stepping Stones Triple P Online programme for parent carers.Role SummaryWork within the specified research project of A randomised controlled trial of a digital parent support programme for parents of children with intellectual disabilities: The Digital Family Support studyOperate within area of specialismMain DutiesCollect research data; participant recruitment and data collectionContribute to the preparation of research outputs including drafting academic publications or parts thereof for example for seminars and as postersDevelop or adapt techniques models and methodsProvide support as required to staff and any students who may be assisting with researchDeal with problems that may affect the achievement of research project objectives or deadlinesCarry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research projectPromote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culturePerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaHonours degree (minimum upper second) in PsychologyUnderstanding of research methods including quantitative methods and quantitative data collection and analysisExperience working with families who have a child with intellectual disabilitiesAbility to work as part of a team with other researchersGood interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with colleagues at all levels and with parents carers of children and adolescents with intellectual disabilitiesHighly organised with the ability to remain self-motivated in keeping to project deadlinesAbility to work on several tasks in parallel and to manage competing demandsUnderstanding of equal opportunity issues as they may impact on areas of research contentDesirable CriteriaMasters degree in Psychology/Health /Social Care or research methodsExperience of study design data collection data analysis and reporting of research results in externally funded projectsExperience of using qualitative analysis methodsExperience working with children with intellectual disabilities their families and/or carers in a research rolePlease ensure your application addresses both the essential and desirable criteria as these will form the basis of our shortlisting processInformal enquiries to Kylie Gray email: We believe there is no such thing as a typical member of University of Birmingham staff and that diversity in its many forms is a strength that underpins the exchange of ideas innovation and debate at the heart of University life. We are committed to proactively addressing the barriers experienced by some groups in our community and are proud to hold Athena SWAN Race Equality Charter and Disability Confident accreditations. We have an Equality Diversity and Inclusion Centre that focuses on continuously improving the University as a fair and inclusive place to work where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We are also committed to sustainability which is a key part of our strategy. You can find out more about our work to create a fairer university for everyoneon our website.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Laboratory Experience,ELISA,Immunoassays,Mammalian Cell Culture,Biochemistry,Cell Biology,Research Experience,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 33002 - 35608