THE PROJECT
Applications are sought for a Research Associate to contribute to the conduct and analysis of the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), with particular responsibility for the social science elements of the study, focusing on ethnic inequalities in later life. The post will be based in the Department of Sociology and The Cathie Marsh Institute, University of Manchester, and will involve liaison with researchers in the University and colleagues in University College London, National Centre for Social Research, and the Institute for Fiscal Studies. The appointment is maternity leave cover for a period of 10.5 months. The post-holder will report to Dr. Dharmi Kapadia, supported by discipline-specific mentors.
The English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA) is a multi-disciplinary panel study that contains detailed information on the health, economic, and social circumstances of a representative sample in England aged 50 and over. It covers those from late middle age to the oldest old, transitions throughout later life, and a range of generations. ELSA is funded by the US National Institute on Aging and several UK Government Departments. It is the only study of its kind in the UK, although there are sister studies in other countries, notably the US, the Republic of Ireland, and mainland Europe. Respondents are interviewed every two years and undergo a nurse assessment every four years, covering the collection of biomedical information and storage of blood and saliva samples for later analysis. Funding for Waves 12 and 13 has been secured after completing the eleventh wave of data collection.
Job Description
The research associate appointed will be expected to contribute to the development of the study, liaise with project partners, help run the programme of work, conduct data analysis, write up findings for publication, and engage in a wider range of dissemination activities.
What you will get in return:
* Fantastic market-leading pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here.
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any CVs submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:
Name: Dr. Dharmi Kapadia
Email: dharmi.kapadia@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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