We are looking for a Research Assistant or Associate (depending on experience), with a background in applied qualitative research methods, to work on the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded POLAR Bear project. The study investigates ways to improve communication between dental practitioners and parents, to prevent dental caries in young children. Further information about the study is available on the study website https://thepolarbearstudyuom.wordpress.com/
The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary research team comprising health psychologists, dentists and methodologists.
The main focus for the role is conducting a qualitative study, interviewing parents and dental practitioners to understand how to implement POLAR training within routine practice. The candidate will have experience of conducting qualitative research with healthcare professionals and/or parents, and have knowledge of behaviour change theories and techniques. A strong undergraduate degree in psychology is essential and a masters in health psychology or similar is highly desirable. A PhD (or equivalent experience) is necessary to be appointed at the Research Associate level. Experience of successful working with deprived or seldom heard communities would be an advantage
You will be based within the Division of Psychology & Mental Health, and will become part of the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology, a thriving network of academic and practitioner health psychologists. The centre has a strong commitment to promoting equality and diversity and encourages flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. 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.
This is post can be part or full-time with flexible hours. The start date is as soon as possible until December 2021. There is a possibility of extension.
The School is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff achieve a good work-life balance. We particularly welcome applications from women for this post. All appointment will be made on merit. For further information, please visit:
https://www.bmh.manchester.ac.uk/about/equality/
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Name: Dr Sarah Peters
Email: sarah.peters@manchdester.ac.uk
Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk
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