Research Fellow - Stirling, United Kingdom - University of Stirling

University of Stirling

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Description

Post Details
Full time
Fixed term for 24 months

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 15 August 2023.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

For the purposes of sponsorship, this is a postdoctoral role under SOC code 2119.

The Post
The University of Stirling are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated experienced Research Fellow (Grade 8) to join a multi-disciplinary team on a Chief Scientist Office (CSO) funded study entitled Scotland's first

Managed Alcohol Programme:
evaluating the impact to inform future service delivery and research.

This two-year study will use mixed methods to evaluate Scotland's first Managed Alcohol Programme (MAP), opened by Simon Community Scotland in Glasgow in September 2021.

The study will involve four work packages: 1) a realist review of the MAPs literature to understand what works, for whom and in what circumstances; 2) longitudinal quantitative data collection with MAP residents and locally matched controls to understand their alcohol use and physical and mental health; 3) the use of PhotoVoice and semi-structured interviews to understand the experiences of MAP residents; and 4) semi-structured interviews with MAP staff, local residents/business owners and other relevant stakeholders to understand perceptions/experiences of the MAP. The study findings will inform current and future service delivery and a future large-scale trial of MAPs.

Description of Duties

The post-holder will work closely with Dr Hannah Carver (study lead) to co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the project; liaise with members of the research team; and ensure the study is delivered as per protocol and on time.

The post is a fixed term contract of 24 months and is full time. The role will be based at the University of Stirling and will require travel to Glasgow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities**- Support the study lead and research team to deliver the study in accordance with the terms of the grant and protocol, and ensure its successful day-to-day management

Recruit and consent participants into the study and maintain good relationships with managers and staff across study sites
Develop excellent working relationships with the study Learning Alliance (advisory group) to ensure their active and meaningful involvement in the study
Manage the project budget proactively with the study lead
Manage qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
Cowrite study reports and journal articles and colead other dissemination activities, with a wide variety of audiences, using appropriate media and methods
Ensure that all study data are stored, managed and destroyed in accordance with GDPR and University of Stirling applicable legislation, policies and codes of practice e.g., Data Protection, Information Security and Records Management;
Any other activities as required by SACASR Directors, commensurate with the grade of Research Fellow
Teaching and supervising students on the MSc Substance Use as required

Essential Criteria

Educated to PhD level
Experience of working on complex studies, with specific experience in data management, collection and analysis
Experience of conducting qualitative research including data collection and analysis
Experience of successfully conducting high quality research both independently and collaboratively within strict timescales
Experience of research dissemination through a range of methods including peerreviewed academic journals
Ability to critically assess, interpret and evaluate the outcomes of research
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Flexibility and highly collegiate
Experience of disseminating conceptual and complex ideas of a wide variety of audiences using appropriate media and methods to promote understanding
Excellent collaboration skills with a diverse range of research partners, including people with experience of problem alcohol use/homelessness
Experience working with marginalised populations, including those experiencing homelessness and/or problem alcohol use
Excellent computer skills in data analysis packages and word processing
Excellent problemsolving skills
Ability to plan workload and manage own time
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking direction from a range of colleagues
Willingness to undertake relevant training as needed
Experience of leadership in health/social care or research settings
Knowledge of realist review methodology
No financial links to the alcohol or tobacco industry

Desirable Criteria

Experience of conducting realist reviews
Experience of using PhotoVoice/or creative methods in research studies
Experience of using implementation science methods

Behaviours and Competencies
The role holder will be required to evidence that they can meet the qualities associated with the following behavioural competencies, as detailed within the AUA Compet