The University of Manchester
Research Associate in Cardiometabolic Health
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Research Associate in Cardiometabolic Health
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Associate in Cardiometabolic Health to join the NIHR-funded Maternity Disparities Consortium. You will support impactful research and knowledge mobilisation within the pregnancy, birth and early postnatal maternal health theme, with a particular focus on cardiometabolic health and care outcomes.
You will be responsible for:
- To work collaboratively with colleagues from Sheffield Hallam University and Newcastle University, supporting others in a flexible manner
- To conduct participatory system mapping using stakeholder and PPI workshops to build a systems overview of existing cardiometabolic care pathways, gaps, intersectional inequalities, and potential barriers and facilitators to a cardiometabolic care bundle; to identify key actors critical to the project’s successful implementation
- To build on existing digital referral systems at Manchester in the postnatal period following a diagnosis of gestational diabetes
- To explore the wider/intersectional drivers of cardiometabolic inequalities and how these may act as barriers to following evidence-based behavioural interventions, building on behavioural research at Sheffield and Manchester
- To collaborate with Birmingham to build on digital prototype research of postnatal home blood pressure monitoring
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About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria
- Have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in behavioural, implementation science or other related health fields
- Experience of intervention development and/or implementation science research
- Experience of qualitative research including co-production/participatory approaches
- Experience of active engagement with community groups and stakeholders
- Ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, across institutions, and to develop and maintain good relationships with colleagues and healthcare professionals
Desirable Criteria
- Experience or an interest in patient and public involvement and engagement in research (PPIE)
- Experience of conducting research in NHS settings
- Experience of maternity-related research
- Experience of cardiometabolic health research
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Our Benefits
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Samina Faisal
Email Address: samina.faisal@manchester.ac.uk
General Enquiries and Administrative Support: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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