Research Associate - Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE)

The Project

Applications are sought for a Research Associate to contribute to research and impact work conducted by the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) in partnership with the NHS Race and Health Observatory. The post would be based in the Department of Sociology and CoDE. The appointment is for a period of 18 months. The post-holder will report to Professor Byrne, but will be supported by discipline-specific mentors

Founded in 2013, the Centre on the Dynamics of Ethnicity (CoDE) is a leading centre of research into ethnic, racial and religious inequalities in the UK. CoDE is committed to using mixed-method and interdisciplinary research to inform our understanding of ethnic inequalities and their drivers in relation to key social domains. We make the data and evidence we produce accessible to both policy and research communities as well as the broader public with the aim of animating action towards racial equality and justice. For more information see www.ethnicity.ac.uk. The project with the NHS Race and Health Observatory is a new workstream which aims to work with partners to propose and test policy solutions to specific problems of racial inequality. The focus of the work will be on the racial inequalities responses to severe mental health conditions.

Job Description

The research associate appointed will be expected to contribute to the development of the study, liaise with project partners, help run the programme of work, conduct analysis of data, write up findings for publication, and engage in a wider range of dissemination activities.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Bridget Byrne

Email: bridget.byrne@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

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