Full Time,1 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extension
We wish to appoint a Research Associate working 37 hours per week to join the Timely Team in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge, on a 1-year fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension. The Timely programme is working to deliver digitally supported pathways for early identification and prevention of health problems in children and young people ). Inclusive of a national data platform to support paediatric research ).
As part of this role, you will lead projects that have the potential to significantly improve research and healthcare pathways. You will collaborate with multiple agencies and industry and ultimately make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
The appointee will focus on qualitative research activities and Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE). The appointee will work within a key workstream of the Timely programme (Product and Partnerships) as well as collaborating with the broader team. Other workstreams include, Data Curation and Transformation, Technical Delivery, Information Governance and Legal, and AI Development.
The appointee will line manage a Research Assistant and provide academic supervision and guidance to students.
The responsibilities involve planning, managing and advising on the delivery of qualitative research activities including (not limited to)- systematic literature reviews, data collection (e.g., focus groups), data analysis (e.g., thematic), and publications.
Additionally, the role will be responsible for planning, managing PPIE activities to support critical components of the programme- relating to industry access to data for research, engagement of displaced communities, and transparency with the public. This work will include reengaging and managing operations for CA:RING (
Broader responsibilities will include seeking and applying for funding to support continuation of work relevant to systems engineering and care pathway design, as well as PPIE. The role currently requires attendance at the Cambridge office at least twice per week.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop research and management skills in a cutting-edge field, working closely with multidisciplinary expertise across settings.
This role is funded by the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship.
Informal enquiries are welcomed and should be directed to: Jessica Young, Digital Research project Manager at
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