Research Associate (Photodermatoses Programme)

Job title:

Research Associate (Photodermatoses Programme)

Company

University of Manchester

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate to work within the Photodermatoses Programme of the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre to explore psychological aspects of photosensitivity disorders. These conditions affect high proportions of the UK population, the severe forms preventing the outdoor activities of normal life, and impacting on family, psychosocial health and employment. Their impacts and underlying mechanisms require a better understanding, in order to develop more targeted and effective treatments, and strategies are required to optimise patients’ photoprotective measures.The post-holder will use mixed qualitative and quantitative methods, including individual interviews and focus groups, to examine patient perception of the patient and clinician/therapist partnership, with a view to making improvements that assist the long-term self-management of photoprotective measures in photodermatoses patients.Applicants must have a first degree and PhD in psychology or related subject with experience of human volunteer studies and in evaluating patient perception and self-management. Experience as a healthcare professional and of dermatology research is desirable. You will be enthusiastic and highly motivated with excellent organisational and communication skills.What you will get in return:

  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to .Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Lesley RhodesEmail: Lesley.E.Rhodes@manchester.ac.ukGeneral enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Expected salary

Location

Salford

Job date

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 23:03:13 GMT

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