Overview
The successful postholder will join the Mesothelioma UK Research Centre in the School of Allied Health Professionals, Pharmacy, Nursing & Midwifery. A Research Associate is required to provide parental leave cover for a period of 8 months. The successful candidate will work on a number of studies related to mesothelioma, including qualitative research exploring experiences of immunotherapy, a mixed methods study exploring factors influencing treatment access and a systematic review on Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). The postholder will also have the opportunity to develop ideas for future studies, in collaboration with colleagues.
The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre is funded by Mesothelioma UK (a charity for mesothelioma patients and families) to undertake research and develop resources to optimise well‑being for those living with mesothelioma.
This post provides an ideal postdoctoral opportunity to establish an academic career in the field of health research, nursing or cancer research. It provides the ideal platform for progression to an academic post or is suitable for those seeking a long‑term research career.
The postholder must have a PhD (or be nearing completion) or equivalent experience. They must be able to conduct mixed methods research with mesothelioma patients and/or their families, demonstrate recognised expertise in health research and be self‑directed in conducting projects they are responsible for. They must be able to deliver research outputs, including peer‑review publications and conference presentations.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with Mesothelioma UK and non‑academic stakeholders as appropriate.
* Develop protocols for ethical review and submit to the University of Sheffield Research Ethics Committee or NHS Research Ethics Committees.
* Plan and undertake reviews of the literature, using recognised methods.
* Design and develop data collection materials including surveys and qualitative interview guides.
* Analyse qualitative and quantitative data, including secondary analysis.
* Write publications for peer review journals.
* Disseminate research using conferences, stakeholder events, press releases and social media.
* Read academic papers and attend conferences to keep abreast of developments in the area.
* Conduct Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) activities, supported by senior staff.
* Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
* Essential: PhD (or near completion) or equivalent experience related to health research, nursing or cancer research.
* Essential: Experience working with patients with cancer, advanced/life‑limiting illness or otherwise vulnerable individuals.
* Essential: Experience conducting literature reviews using recognised methods.
* Essential: Experience conducting mixed methods research in a health context.
* Essential: Experience using statistical software packages such as SPSS.
* Essential: Experience conducting qualitative data analysis using CAQDAS (e.g. NVIVO, Quirkos).
* Desirable: Experience of Patient and Public Involvement & Engagement (PPIE) in research.
* Essential: Proven track record of research activity and outputs in a health‑related field, including publications in high‑quality peer‑reviewed journals and conference presentations.
* Desirable: Evidence of contribution to research impact in policy, practice, public engagement or education.
* Essential: Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, report writing skills and experience of delivering presentations.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
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