Research Associate for Nihr Cross-school Research

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

The Centre for Primary Care and Health Services Research at the University of Manchester seeks a Research Associate from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. Funding is available to undertake this post on a part-time (0.5 FTE) basis.

We are seeking to appoint a talented qualitative/mixed-methods researcher to work on an NIHR cross-(School for Primary Care Research, School of Social Care Research and School of Public Health Research) project - Establishing evidence to inform culturally competent mental health services (EVOLVE). The aim of the EVOLVE study is to examine the impact of changes in mental health services due to the COVID-19 pandemic and provide evidence-based recommendations for policy and practice post-pandemic. You will also work with partners to develop applied health research studies for external funding aiming to improve mental health services. The study is a collaboration between Newcastle University and University of Manchester. The study methods include qualitative interviews and a Delphi study. The post is part-time (0.5 fte) starting from 1st January 2023, for 12 months.

The role would suit applicants with experience in using qualitative or mixed research methods in applied (mental) health research, as well as experience of co-ordinating research studies across multiple sites. Post holders will have a strong background in qualitative methods applied to (mental) health services research. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team.

The post holder will be involved in study set-up and, working with co-investigators at the Newcastle University, will take the lead in data collection (qualitative data and Delphi study), and data analysis. The post-holder will take a lead in planning and organisation for the study, supported by the Investigators at the University of Manchester (Maria Panagioti) as well as the Principal Investigator (Yu Fu) at the Newcastle University. There will be opportunities to contribute to writing publications and presenting findings at conferences.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered

**Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews**:
Name: Maria Panagioti

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