Research Fellow

2 weeks ago

Stirling, United Kingdom University of Stirling Full time

**Post Details**
Full time
Fixed term for 24 months

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 15 August 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119.

**The Post**
The University of Stirling are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced Research Fellow (Grade 8) to join a multi-disciplinary team on a Chief Scientist Office (CSO) funded study entitled Scotland’s first Managed Alcohol Programme: evaluating the impact to inform future service delivery and research. This two-year study will use mixed methods to evaluate Scotland’s first Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP), opened by Simon Community Scotland in Glasgow in September 2021. The study will involve four work packages: 1) a realist review of the MAPs literature to understand what works, for whom and in what circumstances; 2) longitudinal quantitative data collection with MAP residents and locally matched controls to understand their alcohol use and physical and mental health; 3) the use of PhotoVoice and semi-structured interviews to understand the experiences of MAP residents; and 4) semi-structured interviews with MAP staff, local residents/business owners and other relevant stakeholders to understand perceptions/experiences of the MAP. The study findings will inform current and future service delivery and a future large-scale trial of MAPs.

**Description of Duties**
The post-holder will work closely with Dr Hannah Carver (study lead) to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the project; liaise with members of the research team; and ensure the study is delivered as per protocol and on time. The post is a fixed term contract of 24 months and is full time. The role will be based at the University of Stirling and will require travel to Glasgow.

**Main Duties and** Responsibilities**
- Support the study lead and research team to deliver the study in accordance with the terms of the grant and protocol, and ensure its successful day-to-day management
- Recruit and consent participants into the study and maintain good relationships with managers and staff across study sites
- Develop excellent working relationships with the study Learning Alliance (advisory group) to ensure their active and meaningful involvement in the study
- Manage the project budget proactively with the study lead
- Manage qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Co-write study reports and journal articles and co-lead other dissemination activities, with a wide variety of audiences, using appropriate media and methods
- Ensure that all study data are stored, managed and destroyed in accordance with GDPR and University of Stirling applicable legislation, policies and codes of practice e.g., Data Protection, Information Security and Records Management;
- Any other activities as required by SACASR Directors, commensurate with the grade of Research Fellow
- Teaching and supervising students on the MSc Substance Use as required

**Essential Criteria**
- Educated to PhD level
- Experience of working on complex studies, with specific experience in data management, collection and analysis
- Experience of conducting qualitative research including data collection and analysis
- Experience of successfully conducting high quality research both independently and collaboratively within strict timescales
- Experience of research dissemination through a range of methods including peer-reviewed academic journals
- Ability to critically assess, interpret and evaluate the outcomes of research
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Flexibility and highly collegiate
- Experience of disseminating conceptual and complex ideas of a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding
- Excellent collaboration skills with a diverse range of research partners, including people with experience of problem alcohol use/homelessness
- Experience working with marginalised populations, including those experiencing homelessness and/or problem alcohol use
- Excellent computer skills in data analysis packages and word processing
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to plan workload and manage own time
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking direction from a range of colleagues
- Willingness to undertake relevant training as needed
- Experience of leadership in health/social care or research settings
- Knowledge of realist review methodology
- No financial links to the alcohol or tobacco industry

**Desirable Criteria**
- Experience of conducting realist reviews
- Experience of using PhotoVoice/or creative methods in research studies
- Experience of using implementation science methods

**Behaviours and Competencies**
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Compet

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