Research Assistant/Research Fellow

Type of contract: Funding limited to 31^st March 2025

The Health Services Research Unit (HSRU) has a national remit to research the best ways to provide health care, and to train those working in the health services in research methods. Most research projects aim to find out whether developments within the health service really are effective, efficient and appropriate. There are approximately 75 members of staff, working together cohesively, with everyone’s contribution valued. The atmosphere is friendly, informal and efficient.

A part-time Research Assistant or Research Fellow with experience of behaviour change theories, models and frameworks is required to work on a trials methodology research project investigating which behaviour change techniques are used, implicitly, within consultations where clinical trial recruitment is discussed. This work package forms part of an international collaborative funded by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR). Contributions to other trials methods projects exploring recruitment and retention may also be required. The post is available until March 2025 in the first instance.

Individuals appointed as a Research Assistant will be paid at the appropriate point on the Grade 5 scale, £31,396 - £34,980 per annum, pro rata and negotiable with placement according to qualifications and experience.

Individuals appointed as a Research Fellow will be paid at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 scale, £37,099 - £40,521 per annum, pro rata.

Any appointment will be made subject to satisfactory references and probation period.

This role is based in the UK and as such the successful candidate will be required to live and work in the UK.

For Research Fellows:

Prior to employment, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. This role may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route under the UKVI immigration rules but is dependent on factors specific to the candidate and if tradeable points can be used under the rules.

Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Please do not hesitate to contact Grant Rae, HR Adviser (e-mail: grant.rae@abdn.ac.uk) for further information.

For Research Assistants:

In accordance with the UKVI immigration rules, it is with regret that this role DOES NOT MEET THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. For this role, the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and obtain the right to work in the UK. Information on other visa options is available at www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.

Informal enquiries should be made to Katie Gillies, Professor in Clinical Trials Methodology

(01224 438159 / k.gillies@abdn.ac.uk)

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 19^th August 2024

The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring.  Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged.

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