Research Associate in Health Sciences
University of Leicester
Vacancy ID:
2953
Location:
Leicester
Department:
Health Sciences
Vacancy terms:
Part-time (0.5FTE), fixed term funding for 2 years
Salary details:
Grade 7 £35,326 to £36,382 per annum pro rata, due to funding restrictions
Hours per week:
18.75
Advert closes midnight on:
05 Oct 2021
About the role
In this role you will work on a recently funded P-STEP Project which aims to develop an App that helps to promote physical activity through providing exercise prescriptions and suggests suitable walking routes which are free from air pollution.
The role of this post within the project is to support the development, testing and evaluation of this App.About you
lTo be successful in this role you will have exceptional communication skills and an expertise in stakeholder engagement. Though you will be working as part of the project team, there will be an expectation that you will be working in part independently so the ability to manage your own workload is a necessity.
You must hold both a PhD or the equivalent in professional qualifications and experience and a first degree in a relevant discipline such as sociology, psychology or health services. It is essential that you have experience of undertaking research visits and interviews, including contact with participants.Additional information
This vacancy will begin from 1st September 2021.
Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made either to Umesh Kadam on utk2@leicester.ac.uk or Michelle Hadjiconstantinou on mh333@leicester.ac.ukAs part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here
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