Research Associate - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - Newcastle University

Newcastle University
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Salary:
£33,966 to £38,205 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: 11 September 2023

The Role


The project is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Public Health Research (SPHR) and will involve a mapping study of maternity care services, interviews with professionals and women and birthing people with experiences of pregnancy/parenthood on a low income, and survey research to explore the costs of accessing maternity services.

This is a full time post, fixed term for 18 months

Interviews will be held w/c 16th October 2023

Key Accountabilities

  • Clear knowledge and experience of qualitative/mixed methods research.
  • Collaborating with other researchers of different levels of experience/seniority in other regions to undertake research deliverables (e.g., mapping exercises)
  • Contribute to patient and public involvement activities across the project.
  • Contribute to the day to day running of the project.
  • Attend meetings and other events appropriate to the project.
  • Carry out high quality applied research within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and to an appropriate standard.
  • Evidence of ability to lead peerreviewed publications and disseminate findings at conferences nationally and internationally as required.
  • Ensure that research activity and data are consistent with current research governance instructions and Data Protection legislation; ensure that research activity and data management meet the demands of new instructions and legislation as these come into effect and keep appropriate records.
  • Identify and undertake a programme of professional development, including further training in research methods, development of research proposals or funding bids and other transferable skills.
  • Contribute to the activities of the NIHR SPHR at Newcastle University and partner Universities and across other relevant research infrastructures regionally and nationally.
  • Work with relevant stakeholders including members of the public to ensure research is relevant to their needs.
  • Carry out administrative tasks and other duties to support the Institute and NIHR SPHR as required by line manager.
The Person

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Experience of conducting high quality research with marginalised and minoritised populations (women/people living in poverty, children and families, populations with multiple complex needs)
  • Experience of qualitative data collection and analysis
  • Ability to carry out research project work within agreed timelines, meeting project milestones and producing research to an appropriate standard
  • Experience of mixed methods data collection and analysis (Desirable)
  • Experience of coproduction approaches and/or creative methods (Desirable)
  • Experience of conducting research in the area of maternal and child health (Desirable)
  • Evidence of ability to publish in high quality peer reviewed journals (Desirable)
  • Ability to present findings at leading health, public health and social science conferences (Desirable)
  • Evidence of skills in using relevant data analysis software packages (Desirable)
  • Experience of preparing research proposals for submission to competitive funding organisations (e.g. NIHR, UKRI) (Desirable)
  • Experience of work within a context of Public Involvement and/or Public Engagement (PPI/E) (Desirable)
Attributes and Behaviours

  • Ability to work independently and as part of the research project team
  • Able to effectively organise allocated work activities
  • Ability to demonstrate resilience in dealing with challenging environments and behaviours
  • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and contribute to team efficiency through sharing information and constructively supporting others
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect research/personal data according to protocols and principles of good research practice
  • Commitment to own personal development

Qualifications:


  • A master's degree or equivalent qualification (Desirable)
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.


At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.

We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.


Requisition ID: 25954
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