Research Assistant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Salary: £30,619 to £31,502 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 May 2023
The Role
Applications are invited for a talented, ambitious and productive Research Assistant to work on two projects based at the Population Health Sciences Institute (PHSI) at Newcastle University, both funded by the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) North East and North Cumbria.
The first is a mixed methods evaluation of the NHS Staff Tobacco Dependency Offer in North East North Cumbria funded by the North East & North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (50% FTE). You will be working closely with evaluation leads Dr Kerry Brennan-Tovey and Dr Ryc Aquino. You will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of evaluation activities, including data collection and report write-up.
The second project will involve qualitative analysis (using thematic analysis and content analysis approaches) of data collected as part of the PoCo Study, a region-wide study exploring postnatal contraception provision in the North East and North Cumbria (50% FTE). You will work with Prof Judith Rankin and Dr Malcolm Moffat as well as a multidisciplinary steering group, and will have the opportunity to contribute to papers, to present your work at meetings and conferences, and to be involved in future and ongoing reproductive health research opportunities.
You will have relevant qualifications and/or experience, ideally in the field of public health, implementation science, or psychology, and an interest in tobacco control, NHS staff wellbeing initiatives and/or reproductive/maternal health. Required skills will include conducting and analysing qualitative (e.g. interviews) and/or quantitative (e.g. questionnaire) research and data, respectively. The successful candidate will also have experience of (or, potential for) writing for high quality peer reviewed journals; support day-to-day study management.
This is a full time post, fixed term until 31 December 2023
Further information can be obtained by contacting Dr Ryc Aquino ( [email protected] )
The Population Health Sciences Institute is committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion for all staff and students. Applications for flexible working are welcome; please state your desired working arrangements in your application.
The Institute is part of the Faculty of Medical Sciences which holds a Silver Athena SWAN award.
Key Accountabilities
Collaborate with all members of the two research teams to deliver on the study protocols
Undertake analysis of quantitative and qualitative survey data and qualitative interview data
Carry out research within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and to a high standard Attend meetings and other events relevant to the project
Prepare (or contribute to preparing) papers for publication, and disseminate findings at conferences as required
Carry out administrative tasks and other duties as required
Wider contribution to the institute and take on tasks as requested by the Dean
The Person (Essential)
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Clear knowledge and experience of qualitative and quantitative research methods in public health research (including data collection and analysis)
Evidence of ability to (or potential for) co-author peer reviewed publications
Evidence of ability to work independently and with others in a team
The ability to communicate to a range of audiences using a range of presentation approaches
The ability maintain confidentiality and to handle difficult or sensitive situations
Be able to work flexibly with regard to hours of work including occasional evenings, and travel across the region
Proficient in generic IT skills
Desirable
Experience of using NVivo qualitative analysis software
An understanding of the importance of public involvement and engagement in research
Attributes and Behaviours
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to work flexibly and cooperatively with others
Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Qualifications
A good first degree (2:1 or higher)
Working towards a PhD in a relevant subject for example, public health, implementation science, psychology
Desirable
Educated to Master’s level
Newcastle University is a global University 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 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 individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.
In addition we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
Requisition ID: 25441
