Overview
This research assistant post provides an exciting chance to support a Behavioural Research UK funded programme of research that aims to investigate how PPIE is currently used in the development and testing of health behaviour change interventions. The post will mainly involve supporting in the delivery of public and patient involvement workshops and a systematic review. The role is especially suited to those who would like to get more involved in behaviour change research and are interested in public involvement and engagement, systematic review and meta-analysis methods, and making a meaningful impact to the development of interventions that support people to have healthier lives.
The successful applicant will be based in the Manchester Centre of Health Psychology http://research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/healthpsychology. They will work with Drs Stephanie Lyons, Tracy Epton, Christine Rowland and Prof Sarah Peters.
Benefits
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Working Arrangements
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Recruitment Agency
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Contact
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Stephanie Lyons
Email: stephanie.lyons@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries: Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
Application
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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