Research Associate

University of Manchester

Post-doctoral Research Associate for the Arthritis UK Better Lives, Safer Journey consortium, leading quantitative work on health inequalities in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.

Manchester, United KingdomSchool of Biological Sciences, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Science, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research£37,694 to £41,064 pro rata depending on relevant experience

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Employment

Vacancy terms

Career stage: Postdoctoral researcher
Employment type: Not stated
Contract: Not stated
Contract ends: Not stated
Original contract term: 36 to 44 months depending on FTE
Schedule: 21 to 28 hours per week, 0.6 to 0.8 FTE
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FTE: Not stated
Salary: £37,694 to £41,064 pro rata depending on relevant experience
Department or school: School of Biological Sciences, Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Science, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research
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Role

Responsibilities

Lead quantitative work in the health inequalities workstream
Shape quantitative projects through a health-inequalities lens
Work with patient partners and consortium researchers
Contribute to knowledge mobilisation and research outputs

Candidate profile

Qualifications and requirements

Qualifications

PhD in epidemiology, psychology, sociology, public health or related discipline
Experience contributing to understanding health inequalities and outcomes in rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions

Requirements

Research experience relevant to health inequalities in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease.
PhD in epidemiology, psychology, sociology, public health or a related discipline.
Quantitative research
Health inequalities analysis
Epidemiological methods
Collaboration with patient partners and multidisciplinary teams

Preferred qualifications

Experience working closely with patient partners and consortium collaborators

Employment conditions

21 to 28 hours per week, 0.6 to 0.8 FTE
36 to 44 months depending on FTE

Employment package

Benefits

£37,694 to £41,064 pro rata depending on relevant experience
Employer pension contribution, 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, ride-to-work and EV car schemes. Visa sponsorship is not stated.
21 to 28 hours per week, 0.6 to 0.8 FTE
36 to 44 months depending on FTE

Application

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