Research Assistant / Research Associate (Qualitative) at The University of Manchester

Job reference: BMH-022321
Salary: Research Assistant: £29,762 – £34,314 per annum or Research Associate: £35,308 – £43,155 per annum (depending on experience)
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Psychology and Mental Health
Hours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)
Closing date: 11/07/2023
Contract Duration: 12 Months From Start Date
School/Directorate : School of Health Sciences

The University of Manchester has a vacancy for a Research Assistant / Research Associate (Qualitative) to play a vital role on a prestigious NIHR Programme Grant entitled “Prevention of Suicide in Prisons: Enhancing Access to Therapy” (PROSPECT). The primary objective of the PROSPECT project is to improve, and subsequently evaluate, access to a psychological therapy programme for prisoners identified to be at risk of suicide (Chief Investigator: Dr Daniel Pratt). The qualitative researcher will join an exciting research team on the PROSPECT study.

We are seeking an innovative, motivated and capable individual interested in the advancement of offender health. Skills in qualitative research methods and analysis are essential as will be the personal qualities of resilience, accuracy and flexibility. Experience of undertaking qualitative research/clinical interviews in mental health / criminal justice will be an advantage, with experience in implementation science or process evaluation particularly desirable.

The post holder will be based at the University of Manchester, but will spend significant periods in venues across the North of England and so independent means of travel is essential.  The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.  All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Daniel Pratt (CI for PROSPECT)

Email: daniel.pratt@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.