Research Associate

Job Title: Research Associate (NIAS Workforce Project)
Department/School: School of Nursing and Paramedic Science
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £32,314 - £36,945 per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 31st December 2025 / Full-time
Closing Date: 13th February 2025 at 23:30
Reference Number: 034067

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will work with the research team to enable the project to be delivered on time and on budget. This will entail undertaking a census online survey of NIAS paramedic staff, survey pilot and distribution, quantitative and qualitative (open questions) data analysis, study promotion with key stakeholders, and report writing as part of the research team to promote the study with key stakeholders and to facilitate dissemination of results.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to have:

- PhD in an area relevant to health care research.
- Experience in quantitative research, conducting surveys, quantitative data analysis.
- Experience in the use of quantitative analysis and using statistical packages e.g. SPSS.

Please find our employee benefits on our website.

Athena Swan Statement

The School of Nursing holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.

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