Working alongside the Principal Investigator, Professor Parveen Ali, the Research Associates will support the day‑to‑day delivery and coordination of the VOICE project, a mixed‑methods study examining survivor experiences, professional practices and system responses across health and social care pathways.
This is a 50% FTE post (April 2026 – 31 March 2027) offering an excellent opportunity to establish an academic career in health and social care research.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Assist the PI and project team in administration of the research project.
* Conduct literature reviews, design data collection tools and contribute to data collection and analysis.
* Interpret research data, draw conclusions and facilitate recruitment and sampling.
* Lead Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) activities.
* Organise stakeholder meetings and support research ethics approval, data management and storage.
* Disseminate findings through co‑authoring papers, presenting at conferences and promoting the project on social media.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with the research team, non‑academic stakeholders and the academic community.
* Undertake training and development relevant to the role.
* Carry out other duties commensurate with the post’s grade and remit.
Person Specification
* Essential – PhD (or near completion) in psychology, social sciences, health, nursing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
* Essential – Experience or interest in research with vulnerable groups or the health and social care workforce.
* Essential – Experience in reviewing evidence bases and scoping/mapping research areas.
* Essential – Skills in conducting qualitative and basic quantitative research.
* Essential – Experience in research on sensitive topics such as gender‑based violence or child sexual abuse.
* Desirable – Experience conducting engagement activities with the public and patients.
* Desirable – Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands and deadlines.
* Desirable – Initiative, motivation, teamwork, and liaison skills with collaborators and stakeholders.
* Desirable – Evidence of cross‑disciplinary collaboration across organisational boundaries.
* Essential – Effective written and verbal communication skills, report writing, and the ability to communicate with a diverse audience (e.g. stakeholders, health and social care staff, academics).
* Essential – Criminal record – an enhanced DBS (Barred Lists) check will be required.
Benefits
* A minimum of 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays and closure days) – pro rata at 50% FTE, with the option to purchase additional days.
* Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid options for suitable roles.
* Generous pension scheme.
* Wide range of discounts and rewards for shopping, dining, travel and retail.
* Access to staff networks (e.g. Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks) and peer support.
* Recognition awards for outstanding performance.
* Commitment to development through learning and mentoring schemes integrated with academic career pathways.
* Family‑friendly policies: paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies, menopause support, fertility treatment support, and more.
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