Research Associate (Connect-Well)

Salary: As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 6, salary £32,296

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract up to December 2025

Background

We are seeking a Research Associate to join a 12-month project funded by the British Medical Association to explore exercise habits in South Asian women and to develop new, culturally relevant routes to information and knowledge. The appointed researcher will join Dr Jonathan Quinlan in the School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences and Dr Kanta Kumar in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at the University of Birmingham. The project will work directly with local members of the South Asian community alongside qualitative research methods, focus groups, workshops and co-design approaches. Ultimately, this project aims to produce new routes of knowledge dissemination for South Asian women, including multimedia. 

Applicants should have a degree in a relevant subject in addition to direct experience of human research. Experience with qualitative research methods including leading workshops and group sessions with members of the public is preferred. Finally, the ability to speak Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi is desirable. 

Role Summary

• Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing further bids. 
• Operate within area of specialism.
• Analyse and interpret research findings and results. 

Main Duties

• Collect research data; through a variety of qualitative research methods, including focus groups, workshops, interviews and outreach in South Asian communities
• Analyse research data as directed
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration
• Perform outreach/public engagement events in keeping with University of Birmingham and funder requirements 
• Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area 
• Masters level qualification in relevant subject area (Desirable) 
• Practical experience of applying qualitative research methodologies 
• Practical experience of human research 
• Experience of working with and liaising with public communities to develop interventions 
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
• Ability to access and organise resources successfully
• High level of organisational ability and timekeeping
• Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
• Due to the nature of the work, ability to speak any of the following languages: Hindi, Urdu or Punjabi (Desirable) 

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Jonathan Quinlan, email: J.quinlan@bham.ac.uk or Dr Kanta Kumar, email: k.kumar@bham.ac.uk 

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We value diversity and inclusion at the University of Birmingham and welcome applications from all sections of the community and are open to discussions around all forms of flexible working.

Closes: 31/10/2024

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