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Research Associate in Health Sciences Research
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Research Associate in Health Sciences Research
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Research Associate in Health Sciences Research. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to applied health research activities across the Division of Dentistry within a dynamic and inclusive environment. The Division is home to Cochrane Oral Health, and a central aspect of the role will be supporting the delivery of high-quality systematic reviews that inform clinical practice, guideline development, and health policy, helping to advance evidence-based oral health care.
Responsibilities
- Strengthen evidence synthesis capacity within the Division through the conduct of high-quality systematic reviews.
- Support research impact, dissemination, and stakeholder engagement activities, including through websites and social media.
- Support the development and submission of external funding applications.
- Contribute to teaching and assessment activities, as appropriate.
- Develop an independent academic trajectory, including applications for doctoral or postdoctoral fellowships.
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About You
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
Essential Criteria:
- Hold, or be nearing completion of, a PhD in a subject relevant to applied health sciences or a related discipline, or possess equivalent research experience.
- Experience of quantitative research and research methodology.
- Experience of conducting Cochrane and/or non-Cochrane systematic reviews.
- Experience of critical appraisal and meta-analysis.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clinical and non-clinical collaborators.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of network meta-analysis and/or meta-regression.
- Experience of stakeholder or public involvement in research.
- Experience of authoring peer-reviewed publications.
- Willingness to travel to national and international meetings.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Benefits
- Generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Ride to work and EV car scheme available
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Name: Anne-Marie Glenny
Email Address: warren.mittoo@manchester.ac.uk
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