Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Ageing

Job title:

Senior Research Associate in Global Health and Ageing

Company

University of Bristol

Job description

Contract type: Open endedWork hours: 35.0 hours per weekThe 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 post holder will be responsible for providing leadership and co-ordination of several qualitative research projects related to healthy ageing taking place in Africa, providing ongoing support for fieldworkers in these countries and contributing to the analysis and write up of data.You 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 October 2024 for two years. 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% FTEShift pattern: 35 hours per week if 100% FTEThis advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 01/09/2024For informal queries please contact:Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our 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.£41,732 to £46,974 per annum – Grade J (Pathway 2b)

Expected salary

£41732 – 46974 per year

Location

Bristol Area

Job date

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 03:39:57 GMT

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