Post-doctoral Research Assistant
2 weeks ago
_**We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.**_
**About the Role**
This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant to make a major contribution in an important multi-centre multi-phase study investigating the experiences and views of boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, their parent/carers and the health professionals who work with them.
Joining the Children, Young People and Families team in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine you will be a key member of the team conducting qualitative research in the monitoring and management of osteoporotic vertebral fracture in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with core responsibilities for undertaking online and face to face qualitative data collection and conducting data analysis.
**About You**
As Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the monitoring and management of osteoporotic vertebral fracture in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, you will have:
- experience undertaking research with children, young people, and their parents and carers.
- experience of collecting qualitative research data.
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise and work with children, parents and carers, and health professionals.
- experience of working on externally funded research projects.
- excellent organisation, time management and team working skills, with the ability to work independently across a range of settings.
It is important to note that the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure for you from the Disclosure and Barring Service and that this will form part of the conditions of offer of employment.
**Rewards & Benefits**
- A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days)
- Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and health & wellbeing resources.
- Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
- Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
- Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
- Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street.
**About Us**
At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before.
Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.
Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world.
Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885,Edge Hill University is “A great success storyan institution that improves and impresses year after year” - Times Higher Education.
**Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 14.5 per week
**Salary**: £33,966.00-£37,099.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Bereavement leave
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EHR0123-0823
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