Research Assistant (fixed term, part time) (MED027619)

Applications are invited for the above post based in the School of Medicine (Division of Primary Care), to work on the ROWTATE programme. ROWTATE is a large programme of research which will develop a programme to help injured people make a successful return to work, evaluate this in a randomised controlled trial and disseminate the findings widely. ROWATE will be based in Nottingham, London, Leeds, Cambridge and Bristol.

The role will include recruitment of participants, design of data collection tools and interview guides, collection and analysis of quantitative data collection and analysis of qualitative data (interviews, focus groups, and ethnographic observations). It will also involve assisting with writing for publication in peer reviewed journals, presenting findings at conferences and meetings and disseminating findings to study participants, service providers and commissioners via a range of methods and media. 

This part-time (18 hours per week) post is available from 1st March 2019 and will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 2 years and 6 months. The person appointed will be based at the University Park campus of the University of Nottingham and will work with another RA, research administrator, Programme Manager and will be accountable to Professor Denise Kendrick and Dr Kathryn Radford.

Informal enquiries may be addressed via email to Professor Denise Kendrick (denise.kendrick@nottingham.ac.uk) or Dr Kathryn.Radford@nottingham.ac.uk). Please note that applications sent directly to these email addresses will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 01 Mar 2019
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)