Job reference: BMH-027713 Salary: £36,924 - £40,247 per annum, depending on relevant experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health Location: Oxford Road Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Division of Psychology and Mental Health Hours Per Week: 21 Hours per week (0.6FTE) Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 16/01/2025 Contract Duration: Until the 30/11/2027 School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences We wish to appoint a Research Associate with expertise in Health Psychology to join the Manchester Centre for Health Psychology. The successful applicant will work closely with Professor Chris Armitage, as well as wider project teams. The postholder will work on a project examining take-up of Pension Credit funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). You will undertake highly relevant applied research and liaise closely with independent economic and social policy experts, plus policymakers and advisers in the Department of Health and Social Care. A PhD in Health Psychology or related subject is essential. Candidates will need to demonstrate a track record of productivity, mixed methods research and advanced understanding of current behaviour change theories and practice. The role allows a mix of office-based and homeworking from within the UK. 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. 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: Prof Chris Armitage Email: chris.armitagemanchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitmentmanchester.ac.uk Technical support: jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. £36,924 to £40,247 per annum, depending on relevant experience