Post-doctoral Research Associate

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our team to support a research project which focuses on developing co-design tools and resources for engaging minority ethnic communities in healthcare intervention design. The project will create a toolkit to facilitate culturally sensitive co-design methods, with a proof-of-concept case study focusing on diabetes prevention interventions for women of South Asian and Black African heritage.

About You

This post is suited to an individual with a strong background in health inequality research and a PhD, or close to completion, in design, public health or social science. In addition, proven experience of conducting systematic reviews and qualitative research and a good understanding of the research process is essential.

About the Centre

The Centre for Preventive Neurology is at the forefront of international research and brings together an expert team to carry out revolutionary new research into Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. The Centre's focus is on academic discipline, research, the translation of research into health strategies and their practical implementation.

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.

The post is based in Charterhouse Square. The post is part time for 24.5 hours per week on a 24 month fixed term contract.  Starting salary will be on QMUL Grade 4 at £41,123 (pro rata) inclusive of London Allowance.

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