Qualitative Research Associate

Job description:

The Division of Population Health in the School of Medicine and Population Health is looking to appoint a part-time post-doctoral researcher to undertake public health research in a project investigating how and why adolescents and young people use no/low drinks, with an innovative focus on family settings in Great Britain.

The project will use a mixed methods approach involving quantitative analysis of data from a nationally representative survey and qualitative interviews in family homes. The project consists of an independent quantitative (WP1) and qualitative (WP2) work packages, which iteratively inform each other, to provide both higher-level and richer insights. You will work on work package 2 with responsibility for all set-up tasks including PPI liaison, topic guide design, data management and obtaining timely ethics approvals. You will also undertake analysis using NVivo and contribute to the final report to the funder and writing of publications for peer-reviewed scientific journals. You should have a PhD (or equivalent experience) in a relevant subject and experience of carrying out qualitative research relevant to public health.

What we offer

• A minimum of 41 days annual leave including bank holiday and closure days (pro rata) with the ability to purchase more.
• Flexible working opportunities, including hybrid working for some roles.
• Generous pension scheme.
• A wide range of discounts and rewards on shopping, eating out and travel.
• A variety of staff networks, providing opportunities for social interaction, peer support and personal development (for example, Race Equality, LGBT+, Women’s and Parent’s networks).
• Recognition Awards to reward staff who go above and beyond in their role.
• A commitment to your development access to learning and mentoring schemes; integrated with our Academic Career Pathways
• A range of generous family-friendly policies

                        o         paid time off for parenting and caring emergencies
                        o         support for those going through the menopause
                        o         paid time off and support for fertility treatment
                        o         and more

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We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.

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