Research Associate in Patient and Public Involvement

3 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom The Open University UK Full time

**Unit**: Research, Enterprise and Scholarship
**Salary**: £39,347 full time
**Location**: Milton Keynes
**Please quote reference**: 21446
Fixed term 10 months, part time (0.8 FTE)
**Closing Date**: 15 February, 2024 - 12:00

**Interview date**: 27th February 2024 (via MS Teams)

**Change your career, change lives**

The Open University is the UK’s largest university, a world leader in flexible part-time education combining a mission to widen access to higher education with research excellence, transforming lives through education.

The Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies works across a range of disciplines including education, childhood and youth, health and social care, youth work, social work, languages and applied linguistics, nursing, and sport and fitness; organised as three schools. We work proactively, taking an innovative approach to teaching and learning; develop collaborative and effective partnerships with employers and other institutions; and engage in cutting edge, action oriented and internationally recognised research. The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology (IET) is a global leader in the field of pedagogy, known for advancing open and distance learning globally.

**Skills and experience**
- Evidence of a PhD (or nearly completed) in health, sport, education, or medical science
- Demonstrable expertise of data analysis of mixed/qualitative research methods
- Excellent analytical skills
- A strong record of research and/or knowledge exchange that is commensurate to the position

More information is available in the Job Description.

**What you get in return**

We have a strong commitment to providing training and development in and beyond your current role. This includes thorough induction into the organisation and regular reviews of your training and development needs.

We also offer a great range of benefits that support our employees and their families for the long term. Staff Benefits include an attractive pension proposition and 30 days holiday per annum pro rata, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure days.

**How to apply**

Access details for disabled applicants are available from the Resourcing Hub, telephone: 01908 655544, quoting the vacancy reference above.
- **CV**:

- **Personal statement, **_up to 1,000 words_**, you should set out in your statement why you’re interested in this role and provide examples of where your skills and experience meet the required competencies for this role as detailed in the job and person specification.**

Find out more about us and our mission by watching this short video (you will be taken to YouTube by clicking this link).



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