Qualitative Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Ageing

Job title:

Qualitative Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Ageing

Company

University of Bristol Law School

Job description

The roleThis post offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled qualitative researcher to join Bristol Medical School, as part of the new NIHR-funded Global Health and Ageing Research Unit. Working within an international multi-disciplinary study team, the post holder will be expected to deliver high quality and rigorous research in collaboration with partners in Africa, including South Africa, Zimbabwe and The Gambia. The role will involve research to promote healthy ageing, improve musculoskeletal care, and menopausal health in Africa, working across several multidisciplinary projects.What will you be doing?The purpose of the role is to use qualitative research skills to analyse data already collected, to write reports and manuscripts, and to provide leadership of research taking place in Southern Africa, supporting qualitative researchers in the region. Strong methodological and writing skills are essential. We are building a social science team within the Global Health and Ageing Research Unit and this is the first social science post that is being advertisedYou should apply ifCandidates should have a PhD in a discipline relevant to qualitative research (examples include sociology, psychology, anthropology, health services research) and experience and knowledge of carrying out global health research in resource-poor settings. The role can be 80% or 100% FTE from 1st January 2025 for two years. The post-holder will be required to work on Campus at least two days per week. Applicants are kindly requested to review the person specification on the job description before applying.Additional informationContract type: Open ended with funding for 2 years initiallyWork pattern: Full time or 80% FTEGrade: Grade J (Pathway 2b)Salary: £41,732 – £46,974 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)School/Unit: Bristol Medical SchoolS hift pattern : 35 hours per week if 100% FTEThis advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 26/01/2025For informal queries please contact: sarah.drew@bristol.ac.ukOur strategy and missionWe 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.

Expected salary

£41732 – 46974 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 23:48:17 GMT

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