Come and work on the ‘Lung Cancer Screening in Older Adults’ study.
We are seeking a suitably qualified, full-time Research Associate with mixed methods experience to undertake research activities and support patient & public involvement with a collaborative project focused on exploring the suitability and decision-making needs of older adults in relation to participation in lung cancer screening. This project is funded by the Greater Manchester Cancer Alliance and will be delivered by experts from the Centre for Primary Care & Health Services Research and the Department of Thoracic Oncology at the Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
The post is due to start as soon as possible at 1.0 FTE for 15months. Applicants will have (or about to submit) a PhD and have experience with mixed methods research and patient and public involvement in research. The candidate will have excellent communication and teamworking skills, and be able to work independently with support from the project team.
Interviews to be held week commencing 8 January 2024.
What you will get in return:
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 Sam Merriel
Email: samuel.merriel@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.
