Overview
Senior Research Assistant in Community Wellbeing. We are seeking a motivated candidate with expertise in Public Health, specifically in the area of drugs and alcohol, to support a project focused on developing culturally appropriate programmes for South Asian and Muslim (SAM) communities.
This is a 12-week full-time fixed-term role. Part-time may be considered.
Responsibilities
* Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of fieldwork, including visits to at least two drug and alcohol addiction recovery services across the UK.
* Lead on participant recruitment and conduct qualitative research using participatory methods and semi-structured interviews.
* Analyze data, contribute to co-design workshops, write reports, and contribute to academic papers. Where required, public involvement (PI) activities.
* Make independent decisions to ensure timely and effective completion of tasks.
Ideally, the candidate should have a strong understanding of the language, cultural norms, and lived experiences within South Asian communities.
About the Project
The project is delivered by the School of Community Wellbeing, part of the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing at Northumbria University. It aims to capture best practice to inform frameworks to improve support for drug and alcohol services for the SAM community and to develop a framework for a 12-step programme with appropriate business justification for future investment. It will consider religious framing, accountability, stigma and language, and cultural norms, and will explore how faith-based D&A services can support recovery for the SAM community.
About You
Applicants should hold a PhD and have demonstrable specialist knowledge in Public Health, preferably in the drugs and alcohol area. Further information about the role requirements is available in the person specification. If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact zeb.sattar@northumbria.ac.uk.
To apply for this vacancy please click 'Apply Now'. Your application should include a covering letter and a CV.
About Us
Join Northumbria University, a research-intensive institution. We value diversity and inclusivity and offer flexible working arrangements where possible. We are committed to transforming society and the economy and to supporting the career development of researchers.
Job details
* Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Higher Education
This description is for a Senior Research Assistant role in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom.
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