Research Associate

Contract Type: Fixed-term for 10 months with a start date of 01 March 2024 Working Pattern: Part-time with a commitment of 50% Summary: Are you interested in improving palliative care for patients with head and neck cancer? Do you have a passion for co-design to improve patients’ healthcare experiences? We are seeking to appoint a talented Research Associate with qualitative research experience within the Division of Clinical Medicine, in the School of Medicine and Population Health at the University of Sheffield. You will support a National Institute of Health Research (NIHR) funded study, ‘Understanding and identifying priorities for improving the healthcare experiences of people with incurable head and neck cancer: a qualitative investigation and co-design approach.’ You will be an integral member of an emerging group of palliative and end-of-life care researchers and will work with Dr Catriona Mayland, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Palliative Medicine. We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development. We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience. To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information. Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located at the top of your screen