Research Associate (BabyHearts 2)

Job Title: Research Associate (BabyHearts 2)
School: School of Medicine
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £31,414 - £32,350 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 28th February 2026
Closing Date: 4th August 2024
Reference Number: 029523

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect in children accounting for almost one third of congenital abnormalities diagnosed prenatally or in infancy. The original NI BabyHearts Study was conducted in 2014 to investigate possible common environmental risk and protective factors associated with CHD. This follow-up study will investigate the potential impact of preconceptional and antenatal environmental factors on the physical health, neurodevelopment and academic achievement of children with Congenital Heart Disease, using the BabyHearts cohort aged 6-9 years. Findings will be used to inform clinical care and service provision, identify needs in the overall care package for children with CHD, inform preconceptional and antenatal advice to women, and public health policy, and add to the evidence base to improve outcomes for children with CHD.
 
The post holder will work closely with the research team to investigate this study cohort, including the recruitment of participants from the original cohort and assisting in the data collection process.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty.  The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The post holder must have:

- A degree in healthcare or in the social or behavioural sciences.
- A PhD or MSc in a relevant discipline or be within 6 months of obtaining same.
- Experience of qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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