Senior Research Assistant

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Manchester Metropolitan University Full time

The post-holder will provide research support to colleagues and support staff for the partnership between Manchester Metropolitan and Nuffield Health by assisting, and where necessary taking the lead, with research data collection and analysis, and the dissemination of findings to appropriate groups related to the project. The post-holder will help support the development of new areas in the field of health and wellbeing interventions.

You will work within the Department of Health Professions in the Faculty of Health and Education at Manchester Metropolitan University under the supervision of Gillian Yeowell, Professor of Musculoskeletal Health and Wellbeing at Manchester Metropolitan University. You will be working with colleagues from Manchester Metropolitan and Nuffield Health.

**About the role**:
We are recruiting a full-time, senior research assistant for a time-limited post (31/12/2027). Employed and supported by an academic team from the University, you will work in a hybrid model, from Manchester Metropolitan University and home, and will be required to travel to Nuffield Health sites in the UK.

The post-holder will support the delivery of collaborative projects between Manchester Metropolitan and Nuffield Health partnership. Specific key tasks include:

- Reporting on progress of research projects to Manchester Metropolitan and Nuffield Health partnership group.
- Academic liaison between Manchester Metropolitan and Nuffield Health to utilise collective expertise.
- Undertake qualitative and mixed methods research using appropriate research designs, including qualitative interviews, surveys, and desk-based literature reviews.
- Data collection and analysis, including qualitative data.
- Contribute to the production of research reports and publications.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive colleague who has experience of undertaking qualitative research and literature reviews. You will have strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

You should have experience of:

- Health and wellbeing intervention research.
- Behaviour change techniques.
- Data collection via one: one interviews, focus groups, surveys.
- Qualitative data analysis e.g. thematic analysis/ framework analysis and mixed-methods analysis.
- Undertaking literature reviews e.g. Scoping and systematic reviews, qualitative synthesis
- Presenting and communicating complex information to a range of audiences, both orally and in writing.
- Actively engaging in and contributing to writing and publishing research papers in peer reviewed journals.
- Prioritising work independently and as part of a team in order to deliver individual and team objectives.
- Problem solving using initiative to propose practical solutions as necessary.

**To apply**:
If you would like to apply, please take the time to consider the essential criteria in the job description and provide us with a CV that demonstrates your suitability for the role.



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