Research Assistant at Queen Mary University of London

About the Role
We are now seeking a bright, versatile researcher to work in a supporting role. The post-holder will work closely with them to deliver mixed method research which will be predominantly qualitative but will include some mixed-methods studies (e.g., surveys). The studies underway focus on community based participatory approaches exploring the lived experiences of East London communities currently women of Black African heritage and women of Black Caribbean heritage. The postholder will be responsible for developing and delivering communications and public engagement strategies for the study portfolio.

About You
The successful candidate will have postgraduate qualification (MSc/ MA) and experience of qualitative research within a university and/or NHS setting. Evidence of ongoing professional development. Further information can be seen in job pack. We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or Other ethnicity as these groups are underrepresented at this level at Queen Mary.

About the Institute
The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 350 staff based in four academic Centres and one Public Engagement Centre, and supports a combined total of c750 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

About Queen Mary
At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

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 full time (35 hours per week), fixed term appointment for 1 year, with an expected start date of Sept-Oct 2023. The starting salary will be Grade 4, in the range of £35,636 – £ 40,223 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 Vanessa Apea at v.apea@qmul.ac.uk.

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

The closing date for applications is 1st September 2023.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly thereafter.