This research assistant post provides an exciting chance to support a Cancer Research UK funded programme of research that aims to improve access to lung cancer early detection for individuals with intellectual disabilities and severe mental illness. The post will mainly involve supporting public and patient involvement and engagement, qualitative data collection and preliminary data analysis.
The role is especially suited to those who would like to get more involved in inclusive research and are interested in public engagement, qualitative methods, and making a meaningful impact in health research involving 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.
This full-time post is available for 24 months, with the possibility of extension.
The interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th August
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
Blended working arrangements may be considered
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Dr Lorna McWilliams, Research Fellow
Email: lorna.mcwilliams@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
Jobtrain: 0161 850 2004 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.
