The University of Manchester
Research Associate (NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration)
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Research Associate
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious researcher with a PhD in epidemiology, health services research, or equivalent to join our team as a Research Associate within the NIHR Greater Manchester Patient Safety Research Collaboration. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and contribute to self-harm and suicide prevention research within the Preventing Suicide and Self-harm Theme of the GM PSRC. This is a full-time, fixed-term role until 31 March 2028, based in the Division of Psychology and Mental Health, at the University’s Oxford Road campus.
Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading large-scale healthcare records research from study initiation through to publication/dissemination;
- Designing, conducting, and analysing quantitative health services research, with contributions to mixed-methods studies;
- Working closely with patients, clinicians, NHS staff, and other stakeholders to optimise study design and impact;
- Leading and publishing high-quality peer-reviewed publications, reports, and dissemination outputs;
- Contributing to funding applications, ethical and governance approvals, and cross-theme collaborations within the GM PSRC.
About You
You will have demonstrable skills in health services research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and leadership roles in projects. You will have a keen interest in translational research for patient, staff, and health and social care service benefit. Please read our supporting documents to ensure you meet the essential criteria and attach the appropriate documents.
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Essential Criteria:
- A PhD (or equivalent) in epidemiology, psychology, public health, health services research, or a related discipline
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality outputs, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, including as first author.
- Strong experience conducting quantitative health services research using healthcare records;
- Experience preparing, cleaning, and analysing large observational datasets;
- Ability to lead studies through to high-quality peer-reviewed publication and dissemination;
- Experience in conducting self-harm, suicide prevention, or mental health research;
- Excellent communication, organisational, and collaborative working skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Knowledge of relevant theoretical frameworks (patient safety, implementation science)
- Experience in mixed-methods, qualitative research, analysis, and software
- Experience working with patient and public involvement in sensitive research areas
Benefits
Our benefits include:
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- 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: Dr Leah Quinlivan
- Email Address: leah.quinlivan@manchester.ac.uk
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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