Postgraduate Research Associate

Part Time 0.4 FTE

Fixed Term 18 months

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity to join a team of staff at Keele University’s School of Medicine funded through an NIHR award. You will join an exciting collaboration with Queen Mary University London and Oxford University to explore unique ways to reduce health inequalities through social risk screening.

The successful candidate will be involved in project management, all stages of designing and conducting studies, preparing results for and contribute to high academic publications, present at national and international conferences and lead public engagement activity.

You will have experience/qualifications in data science, statistics, quantitative epidemiology. Experience with conducting and analysing semi-structured interviews and focus groups are preferred but training can be given to the appointed candidate. You will have a PhD in health sciences or a related field and a track record of peer-reviewed publications.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above.

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 12,500 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

DBS Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Emma Parry (e.parry@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 23 October 2024

Interviews will be held on: TBC

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