Research Associate in the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration

1 week ago


Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time

The University of Manchester welcomes a Research Associate to collaborate with Professors Karina Lovell and Penny Bee on the Mental Health Theme within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration for Greater Manchester.

This research role focuses on developing, evaluating, and implementing initiatives to protect and enhance mental health and resilience in local communities, marginalized populations, and patient groups.

With a strong emphasis on qualitative and quantitative research skills, including knowledge of implementation frameworks and process evaluations, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of mental health research.

What you can expect:

  1. Fantastic market-leading pension scheme
  2. Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
  3. Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  4. Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  5. Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers


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