Aston Business School
Research Associate
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Role Overview
We are looking to appoint a Research Associate (Grade 7) or Senior Research Associate (Grade 8) to join Aston Business School, Aston University, as part of an international research project funded by INAIL (the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work) and led by Professor Roberta Fida.
Project Aim
The project aims to advance understanding of mental health stigma in the workplace and develop evidence-based strategies and practical guidance to help organisations reduce stigma, promote psychologically safe workplaces, and support the safe expression of psychosocial work-related concerns.
Key Responsibilities
- Join an international research team and contribute to a mixed-methods programme of research.
- Activities will include:
- Reviewing scientific evidence and international guidance.
- Developing research materials.
- Conducting interviews and focus groups.
- Supporting quantitative data collection and analysis.
- Engaging with organisations and stakeholders.
- Integrating evidence to develop practical organisational recommendations.
- Contribute to project reports, dissemination activities, conference presentations, and scientific publications.
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Candidate Profile
We are particularly interested in candidates with strong qualitative research skills and an interest in workplace mental health, stigma, psychosocial risks, and occupational wellbeing.
Grade 7 Requirements
- A good first degree in Psychology, Business, Organisational Behaviour, Occupational Psychology, Public Health, Sociology, or a related discipline.
- First-hand experience of qualitative research, including interviews and/or focus groups and qualitative data analysis.
- Experience of working with organisations and/or policymakers is also required.
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Grade 8 Requirements
- In addition to the above, you will hold a relevant PhD.
- Experience of independently designing and conducting qualitative research.
- Leading qualitative analysis.
- Publishing qualitative or mixed-methods research.
- Engaging with organisational partners and stakeholders.
- The Grade 8 role will involve greater responsibility for research design and analysis, scientific publications, stakeholder engagement, and the overall development of the project.
Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an international, applied research project with the potential to inform organisational practice and approaches to mental health stigma at work.
Application
Please clearly state in your application whether you are applying for the Grade 7 or Grade 8 position.
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