Research Assistant at University of Glasgow

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a novel piece of research funded by the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund, to investigate the relationship between primary healthcare and the premature deaths of adults with intellectual disabilities. The candidate will work with Dr Laura Hughes, Professor Craig Melville and the wider Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory team to assist in managing and directing this complex and challenging work.

The Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory was set up with funding from the Scottish Government to build understanding of the health inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities through the provision of world-leading research. The Observatory conducts novel research using linked health data to analyse health and care outcomes for people with learning disabilities. This vital research contributes to the delivery of the Scottish Government’s learning disabilities strategy which aims to address the inequalities experienced by people with learning disabilities in Scotland.

We welcome applications from candidates who hold  SCQF Level 10 [Honours degree] in a relevant subject or a cognate discipline, or equivalent.

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

This post is full time and has funding until 30 September 2024.

Informal Enquiries should be directed to Dr Laura Hughes Laura.Hughes@glasgow.ac.uk

Apply online at: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=128008

Closing Date: 02 October 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/ 

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