Research Associate at University of Glasgow

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to make a leading contribution to a programme of complex intervention research led by Professor Sharon Simpson.

You will be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications as well as help manage and direct complex projects within the Complexity in Health Improvement Programme at the MRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit (SPHSU).

The main project you will be working on is the PERFORM trial (https://le.ac.uk/perform), specifically the process evaluation of this trial which will test the feasibility of a cardiac rehabilitation programme for patients with multi-morbidity.

We welcome applications from candidates with specialist theoretical and practical knowledge related to developing and evaluating complex interventions.

Candidates should be qualified to Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework level 12 (PhD) or alternatively possess the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience, with experience of personal development in a similar or related role(s)

This position is full time, fixed term for 12 months, with a proposed start date of 15 November 2023.

Please visit our website for further information on The University of Glasgow’s School of Health and Wellbeing, https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing/

Informal enquiries should be directed to Professor Sharon Simpson Sharon.Simpson@glasgow.ac.uk

Apply online at: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=117389

Closing Date:  07 August 2023

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/ 

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/

and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too.