Research Assistant/associate - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

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Research Assistant:
£30,619 to £32,411 per annum


Research Associate:
£33,348 to £43,155 per annum

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits.

We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.


Closing Date: 16 July 2023

The Role

Air pollution has a serious impact on our health. Research has found that up to 36,000 deaths occur each year in the UK because of air pollution. Pollutants in the air affect the whole body, including the lungs, eyes, nose, throat, and heart.

The most vulnerable people in our society, such as those with existing health conditions and from low-income communities, are affected more often.


As part of this NIHR-funded project, we will use primary care data to find out which multi-morbidity clusters are most strongly associated with high use of primary healthcare services, when air quality is poor.

This will help us to better plan for the future and improve healthcare services.

The primary aim of the project is to develop a health risk score that can predict the likelihood of a person seeing a GP or other health care professional when exposed to changes in air pollution levels.

Availability to start work in August 2023.

This post is Full Time, Fixed Term until

Key Accountabilities

  • Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'
  • Develop and carry out the specified project using appropriate techniques and equipment as outlined in the personal requirements
  • Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support where required
  • Begin to write, with appropriate support, proposals for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids
  • Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
  • Contribute to the writing up of their research for publication and dissemination, either through seminar and conference presentations or through publications
  • Present research findings, either at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline
  • May be involved in the supervision, with guidance, of final year undergraduate research projects and in providing support to postgraduate research students or Research Assistants
  • Will need to work with the support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the School.
  • May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science/social sciences/humanities
  • Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment
  • To assist with the linking of primary care data and air pollutant data, and lead the analysis to find out which multimorbidity clusters are most strongly associated with high use of primary healthcare services
Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
  • Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research projects
  • High level of analytical and problemsolving capability
  • Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
  • Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
  • Presentations at conferences and/or highquality publications
  • Proven organisational skills, including in working with patients or other vulnerable populations and healthcare professionals
  • Experience of carrying out both quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Knowledge of the steps involved in AI model development
  • Knowledge of the different types of biases generated from AI models
  • Recruiting research participants to studies
  • Settingup clinical sites and/or obtaining R&D or NHS ethical approvals
  • Knowledge and practical experience of conducting systematic reviews
  • Working with healthcare professionals to support recruitment of participants (including health professionals) to research studies
Attributes and Behaviour

  • Ability to take initiative and be proactive as well as working as a supportive team member
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible hours to fit around project needs
  • Ability and willingness to travel locally and nationally for meetings

Qualifications:


  • A PhD in health sciences, pharmacy, psychology, social sciences or a related field (Research Associate)
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