Health Services Researcher at Queen Mary University of London

About the Role
The Centre for Primary Care within the Wolfson Institute of Population Health (WIPH) invites applications for a Health Services Researcher to support delivery of a research study assessing and understanding the evidence base for assistive technology in people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

As part of this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and coordinating the research activities of the COPD and Assistive technology study. The study is of 18 months duration and involves three work streams that will include a systematic review, a qualitative evidence synthesis, interviews, and a consensus workshop.

The post provides an excellent opportunity to develop knowledge, skills, and expertise on assistive technology service provision within health and social care settings. The post will provide opportunities to contribute to complementary research.

About You
The post would be particularly suited to individuals who are experienced with handling quantitative and qualitative data and keen to learn new skills. A passion to carry out more inclusive research and improve health inequalities is important in addition to practical skills such as coordinating and delivering research projects. Experience of working in assistive technology including digital technology, public engagement and involvement and application of theoretical frameworks in the field of complex interventions is highly desirable.

About the Institute
The Wolfson Institute of Population Health is a world-class grouping of scientists and educators in applied health sciences. Our vision is to drive forward research within and across disciplines to generate the evidence to implement health system change, improve population health, and nurture social equity. 

Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), 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 including an on-site nursery at the Mile End campus.

The post is based at the Whitechapel Campus in London. It is a full-time fixed-term appointment until 30 September 2024, with an expected start date of as soon as possible. The starting salary will be Grade 5, £42,405 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.

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.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Ratna Sohanpal at r.sohanpal@qmul.ac.uk.

To apply for the role, please click the ‘Apply’ button.

The closing date for applications is 10 July 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.

The School of Medicine and Athena SWAN Charter for Women in Science.
The School of Medicine holds a Silver Athena SWAN Award. We are committed to the equality of opportunities and to advancing women’s careers. We have policies to support staff returning from long-term absence, for flexible arrangements for staff with parental responsibilities and for childcare support. As part of the School’s commitment to the Athena SWAN principles we strongly encourage applications from women.

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