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Salary:
Research Assistant: £29,619 to £31,411 per annum
Research Associate: £32,348 to £34,308 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits . We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

Closing Date: 19 March 2023

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant or Associate with strong quantitative and epidemiological research skills to join our newly-established NIHR Patient Safety Research Collaborative (PSRC), based in our School of Pharmacy. You will work with experts in public health and epidemiology to undertake research in inequalities in patient safety behaviours. You should have an interest in inequalities in cancer and/or inequalities in multiple long-term conditions. The role offers a unique opportunity to conduct impactful research with an inequalities focus, while developing a career in applied health and social care research.

The post is an appointment to the PSRC Theme “Reducing inequalities in patient safety behaviours and practices”, which is led by Professor Linda Sharp and Professor Clare Bambra. There are large health inequalities within the health and care systems in terms of safety, access and outcomes. Adverse patient safety behaviours (e.g., late presentation, treatment non-compliance) are more common among people living in disadvantaged and marginalised communities. Initial projects within the Theme will focus on improving understanding of health inequalities in timely access to cancer diagnostic services, treatment utilisation and outcomes. You will have the opportunity to shape future projects and direction of the Theme.

This post is fixed term for a period of 5 years.

Please note the interviews for this post will take place either week commencing 27th March 2023 or week commencing 3rd April 2023

For informal enquiries contact: Professor Linda Sharp ( [email protected] ) or Professor Clare Bambra ( [email protected] ).

For informal enquiries about the Newcastle PSRC contact: Professor Andy Husband PSRC Director on [email protected]

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here.

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For more information about the School of Pharmacy, please visit here.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles . These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Key Accountabilities
Develop and carry out specified projects using appropriate techniques
Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support from Theme leads and others where required
Contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of project(s), providing substantial 'added value'
Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations and, where appropriate, support the development of these investigations
Lead write-up of research findings for publication and dissemination
Present research findings at conferences and other meetings, workshops and events as appropriate
Contribute to grant applications and, in time, develop own research objectives and proposals for funding
Contribute, where appropriate, to the supervision of undergraduate and post- graduate projects and dissertations and support other teaching activities (e.g. leading seminars)
Contribute, where appropriate, to the supervision of Research Assistants
Contribute to public and patient involvement/engagement (PPIE) activities for the Theme
Work in collaboration with, and support an integrated approach to, and engagement with, the PPIE leads for the PSRC
Develop effective working relationships with academics, clinicians, research staff and students involved in the Theme and PSRC
Participate in the activities of the Population Health Science Institute and other University research groupings as and where relevant
Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment

The Person (Essential)

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
Several years health research experience, including significant experience of advanced statistical or epidemiological analysis of quantitative data
Detailed subject knowledge in cancer, health inequalities, or multiple long-term conditions
High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
Track record (appropriate for career stage) of conference presentations, publications and other forms of dissemination
Experience and/or understanding of public and/or patient involvement and engagement in research
Desirable
Knowledge, training or experience in epidemiological methods
Experience of using Stata or R for data analysis
Experience of analysing “big data” (e.g. routine health service data, CPRD, UK Biobank)
Experience of systematic reviews, meta-analysis or other review methodologies
Experience of behavioural science or implementation science methods

Attributes and Behaviour
Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrable ability to carry out research project work within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and producing research to an appropriate standard
Ability to work unsupervised and on own initiative
Ability to meet deadlines and to manage competing priorities
Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with others and maintain confidentiality

Qualifications
For appointment at Associate level, a PhD in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, psychology, social sciences or a related field with a strong quantitative component is required
For appointment at Assistant level, a Masters degree in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, psychology, social sciences or a related field with a strong quantitative component is required
Desirable
For appointment at Assistant level, working towards, or having submitted, a PhD would be a significant advantage

Newcastle is an inclusive global University community where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

We are committed to being a fully inclusive Global University which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from everybody, regardless of race, sex, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital status/civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, as well as being open to flexible working practices.

The University holds a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. The University is also a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Requisition ID: 25169