Research Associate

2 days ago


Preston, United Kingdom University of Central Lancashire Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised person to join the Applied Health Research hub (AHRh). AHRh carries out health
- and care-related research programmes and provides a range of support to internal UCLan researchers and external research partners. The hub includes the Research Delivery and Facilitation Unit (RFDU), where this post will be based.

Initially the postholder will be working with the IMPlementation and Capacity building Team (IMPaCT), Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Unit, which works in partnership with NIHR Applied Research Collaboration North West Coast (ARC NWC) and its member organisations. Members include regional universities, NHS, local authority and third sector organisations.

Working as part of a team of experienced the postholder will support the delivery of a range of health
- and care-related research/ implementation/ evaluation projects. They will be expected to support the provision of high-quality research and scholarly activity within agreed thematic areas and to contribute to the strategic development of collaborative research within AHRh at UCLan.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD or equivalent experiential learning in a relevant area and a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant area. They should have experience of research management in health
- and care, demonstrated by a track record of involvement in a number of research/evaluation-based projects. They should have a record of peer reviewed publications/research reports, and evidence of excellent organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines within the framework of an agreed programme.

Research skills including qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis are essential to the role, as well as excellent communication skills including good verbal presentation skills and ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.

The postholder should be self-motivated and able to use initiative to work alone and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure agreed work targets are achieved, including direction of junior staff.

Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

**School/Service: Applied Health Research Hub**

**Contract Type: Fixed term contract for 12 months**

**Interview Date: To be confirmed


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