Research Scientist

5 days ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a research team at Newcastle University working on projects related to palliative care and end-of-life care for individuals with multiple long-term conditions. The team is led by Dr. Felicity Dewhurst, Dr. Orla Whitehead, and Professors Barbara Hanratty, Katie Brittain, and Amy O'Donnell.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct high-quality research in an academic environment, focusing on applied health research on sensitive topics.
  • Lead evidence synthesis projects, qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Work with experts by experience, including lay co-applicants and expert stakeholders, to ensure the aims and objectives of the study are addressed.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records to document research progress and report regularly to the PI and team members.
  • Compile reports for funders and peer-reviewed publications, present data at group meetings and conferences, and prepare feedback for participants.

Requirements

  • Experience of conducting high-quality research in an academic environment.
  • Experience of conducting applied health research on sensitive topics.
  • Experience of evidence synthesis, qualitative data collection, analysis, and reporting.
  • Ability to carry out research project work within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones, and producing research to an appropriate standard.
  • Ability to prioritize key tasks, maintain confidentiality, and protect research/personal data according to protocols and principles of good research practice.
  • Demonstrable ability to work in a range of settings and situations across disciplines.
  • Ability to prepare reports and papers for presentation at national and international conferences and meetings.
  • Evidence of ability to write for high-quality peer-reviewed publications.
  • Ability to present findings at leading health, public health, and social science conferences.
  • Evidence of skills in empirical research involving primary data collection using qualitative techniques.
  • Evidence of skills in using relevant software data management packages (e.g., STATA, R, NVivo, EPPI-Reviewer).
  • Commitment to own personal development.

Desirable

  • Experience of survey design.
  • Experience of conducting applied health research in sensitive areas (e.g., end-of-life and palliative care).
  • Experience of preparing research proposals and securing grant income.

Attributes and Behaviours

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the research project team.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with others.
  • Willingness to seek help when unsure of next steps.
  • Willingness to travel within the UK if required.

Qualifications

  • For appointment at research associate level, a PhD in a subject relevant to multi-method research on palliative and end-of-life care for people with multiple long-term conditions.
  • For appointment at research assistant level, first and master's degrees in a subject relevant to multi-method research on palliative and end-of-life care for people with multiple long-term conditions.
  • Demonstrable training in qualitative and/or quantitative + mixed and/or evidence synthesis methods relevant to palliative and end-of-life care research.


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