Research Associate in Division of Psychology and Mental Health

This post provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to a Cancer Research UK funded programme of research to improve access to lung cancer early detection for individuals with intellectual disabilities and severe mental illness. The post will involve conducting multiple research projects including quantitative data analysis, qualitative data collection and analysis and participatory research. It includes working with collaborators alongside a study public advisory group.

The role would particularly appeal to researchers with a passion for health equity and working with underserved groups.

The successful applicant will be based in the Manchester Centre of Health Psychology http://research.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/healthpsychology and linked to the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Cancer Prevention and Early Detection theme. They will work with Dr Lorna McWilliams, along with a larger team of collaborators at the Universities of Manchester, Cambridge, University College London and Queen Mary University London.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 13th August.

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 be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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

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

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Lorna McWilliams, Research Fellow

Email: lorna.mcwilliams@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.