Research Associate for Medical Devices Sustainability

3 weeks ago


Midlothian, United Kingdom The University of Edinburgh Full time

UE06: £33,882 to £39,105

CAHSS / School of Social and Political Science

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 3.5 years

We are committed to reducing single-use plastic medical devices and improving sustainability in the medical devices industry. To support this goal, we are seeking a Research Assistant to join our Wellcome-funded project. As a Research Assistant, you will contribute to developing case studies of single-use plastic medical devices in the global medical devices industry and research appropriate research methods for participatory workshops with medical device manufacturers and stakeholders.

The Opportunity:

As a Research Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work on a project that aligns with the University's commitment to sustainability. You will develop a series of case studies of single-use plastic medical devices, research appropriate research methods for participatory workshops, and undertake data collection. This project will study sustainability transitions within the global medical devices industry, with a focus on the social and environmental impacts of single-use and plastic medical devices.

Your skills and attributes for success:

  • Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, such as social science, design, or engineering.
  • Experience of qualitative research methods, such as ethnography, qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, and participatory design.
  • Demonstrable knowledge of sustainability issues impacting the medical devices industry.
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
  • Ability to travel nationally and internationally for purposes of data collection and participation in events and workshops.


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