Senior Research Associate (mixed methods) in Public Health Evaluation
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are seeking to appoint a talented public health or applied health researcher with experience in the quantitative evaluation of interventions, and ideally with experience of qualitative research methods as well. The successful applicant will be involved in a multi-disciplinary team from the Universities of Bristol, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Leeds Beckett University evaluating the impact of the new ‘unhealthy commodities’ Advertisement & Sponsorship Policy, implemented by Bristol City Council in early 2022, on public health. She or he will be involved in the development of protocols, collection and analysis of quantitative data, and will contribute to interviews and focus groups. The applicant will be based within the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration West (ARC West) in Bristol.
What will you be doing?- Collaborate with colleagues in the research team and from ARC West, local councils and other stakeholders to undertake high quality evaluation science research.
- Undertake data collection and management, in accordance with relevant legislation, policy, procedures and ethical guidelines, and as advised.
- Preparation of datasets for use in observational research, including preparation of necessary documentation such as data dictionaries.
- Undertake data analysis using appropriate statistical software
- Write-up statistical analysis plans, research reports, minutes of meetings and drafts of publications as required
- Present data and findings to internal and external stakeholders, at scientific conferences, or at public events.
The successful candidate will have a PhD (or equivalent) in public health, epidemiology, or other relevant discipline, with a track record of publications commensurate with experience.
The candidate will need to evidence strong quantitative statistical skills with previous experience in the evaluation of interventions and have knowledge of qualitative research methods.
Additional informationContract type: Open ended with fixed funding until 31/07/2025
Work pattern: Full time/ 1FTE (part time considered)
Grade: J / 2 (b)
Salary: £40,745- £ 45,737 per annum (pro rata if part time)
School/Unit: Bristol Medical School
Shift pattern: 35h per week (part time considered)
This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on 26/04/2023
For informal queries please contact: Frank.devocht@bristol.ac.uk
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.Available documents
- School Information - BMS - October 2022.pdf
- ACAD106789 - SRA (mixed methods) in Public Health Evaluation JD.pdf
JOB NUMBER
ACAD106789
CONTRACT TYPE/WORK PATTERN
Open ended / Full or part time
CLOSING DATE
26 Apr 2023
FACULTY/DIVISION
Faculty of Health Sciences
SALARY
£ 40,745 - £ 45,737 per annum
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