Research Assistant

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

The University of Manchester has a vacancy for a Research Assistant / Research Associate (Qualitative) to play a vital role on a prestigious NIHR Programme Grant entitled “Prevention of Suicide in Prisons: Enhancing Access to Therapy” (PROSPECT). The primary objective of the PROSPECT project is to improve, and subsequently evaluate, access to a psychological therapy programme for prisoners identified to be at risk of suicide (Chief Investigator: Dr Daniel Pratt). The qualitative researcher will join an exciting research team on the PROSPECT study.

We are seeking an innovative, motivated and capable individual interested in the advancement of offender health. Skills in qualitative research methods and analysis are essential as will be the personal qualities of resilience, accuracy and flexibility. Experience of undertaking qualitative research/clinical interviews in mental health / criminal justice will be an advantage, with experience in implementation science or process evaluation particularly desirable.

What can you expect in return
The University will actively foster a culture of inclusion and diversity and will seek to achieve true equality of opportunity for all members of its community.

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.**

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

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
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**Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.


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