Research Associate (Qualitative) at University of East Anglia

Full-time, fixed term to March 2024.

Starting salary from £27,929 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £34,308 per annum (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate join the Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, at the Norwich Medical School to conduct process evaluation and qualitative research on pilot, feasibility and effectiveness studies.
 
We are looking for a driven researcher with experience of qualitative research methods to join our team and support the delivery of process evaluation on the FluCare trial: Estimating the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a complex intervention to increase care home staff influenza vaccination rates – a feasibility study. FluCare is a randomised controlled trial which aims to estimate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of a complex intervention designed to increase staff flu vaccination rates in care homes for older adults. The complex intervention consists of regular in-care home staff vaccination clinics run by the supplying community pharmacy, free vaccination for all staff, theoretically underpinned information for staff, financial incentives for homes achieving vaccination rates over 70% and regular care home performance monitoring/feedback.

As a Research Associate you will work with the process evaluation team to collect analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.

You will have a graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.

The post is offered on a full-time, fixed term basis from 28 August 2023 to March 2024 and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days, can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 30 July 2023

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