Research Assistant In Qualitative Research Methods

Job reference: BMH-024487 Salary: £30,487 to £34,980 pro rata per annum, depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health Location: Manchester Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Division of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work Hours Per Week: 21 hours per week Closing date: 22/01/2024 Contract Duration: From 1 February 2024 until 31 July 2025 School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences We are seeking a Research Assistant to join our NIHR Research for Patient Benefit (RfPB) grant which aims to co-design a culturally adapted pulmonary rehabilitation programme that can increase access, engagement, and completion of PR for South Asian people with COPD. The successful applicant will support study set-up and application for NHS ethics approval, contribute to the completion of a meta-synthesis, carry out qualitative interview data collection and analysis with patients, professionals, and key informants (e.g., policy makers, clinical academics, community leaders). The post holder will also be expected to support the facilitation of co-design workshops with multiple stakeholders and work with the patient advisory group. This contract is offered at 0.6 FTE for a period of 18 months from 1st February 2024. 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: Name: Dr Amy Blakemore Email: amy.blakemore@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 save_altBMH-024487 Research Assistant FPs