Location: Glasgow Caledonian University Cowcaddens Road, G4 0BA
Salary: £37,999 - £43,878 per year pro rata
Contract Type: Temporary
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Advert
This is a full time/fixed term opportunity for 48 months
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Researcher to join the Research Center for Health, Data Science research group based in the School of Health and Life Sciences at GCU. We are looking to appoint a post-doctoral Researcher with robust skills in the co-creation and evaluation of health interventions. The Researcher will join a multidisciplinary team focused on active and healthy ageing, physical activity, musculo-skeletal health, rehabilitation, neurological conditions, prevention of diseases, social work and public health.
The purpose of this role is to conduct co-creation research as part of the European funded project YEAH! (Youth Health from a Holistic perspective). This post focuses on the planning, implementation and evaluation of the co-creation of a holistic intervention for young people’s health across Europe and the UK. The co-creation will take place in 7 countries and the intervention will be tested in a large-scale randomised control trial. The research fellow will be expected to contribute and drive growth in collective intelligence and co-creation research in collaboration with the researchers in the Research Centre for Health.
The Role and Criteria
We are seeking a Researcher who holds an environmental science, health research, social sciences, computer sciences or related fields such as urban geography or sustainability.
The candidate should demonstrate:
* Track record in co-creation research and evidence-based co-creation methodology
* Track record in intervention and co-creation evaluation
* Track record of working in a multi and transdisciplinary environment
* Excellent organisational, project management and communication (written and oral) skills, with attention to detail
* Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
Experience in working on EU projects, working with adolescents and children, as well as mastery of several EU languages would be an added bonus.
The role responsibilities include:
* Conduct multidisciplinary research and publish results in high impact peer-reviewed journals
* Plan, conduct and evaluate the co-creation of an intervention in 7 countries
* Organise, engage and administer co-creation laboratories in 7 countries
* Maintain communication with and engagement of all stakeholders across Europe
* Liaise with other scientists and work packages on the project
* Contribute to reporting activities associated with the project, including reports and other deliverables to the project funder
* Maintain a database of stakeholders and develop/deliver a regular communication campaign about the project
* Present the research to diverse audiences at public events and scientific conferences
* Train others in evidence-based co-creation methodology
* Contribute to guiding a PhD fellow through their research as part of their supervisory team
As the University for the Common Good, we are committed to embedding equality, diversity, and inclusion, as well as our values in everything that we do. As such, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who demonstrate the GCU Values.
Glasgow Caledonian University is committed to a fair and transparent recruitment process that is free from bias so that we can attract and retain a high performing workforce which makes a critical contribution to our success.
The University holds the prestigious Athena SWAN Silver institution award, which recognises our significant record of activity and achievement in promoting gender equality across different disciplines.
As a Disability Confident 'Committed' employer, we are striving to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to disabled people. Although the Disability Confident 'Committed' level does not guarantee an interview for disabled applicants, we will make reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants during the recruitment process.
The University also holds the Carer Positive ‘Engaged’ employer award, which recognises our commitment to supporting staff with caring responsibilities.
The University offers a range of benefits including opportunities for professional development, family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme and onsite childcare facilities.
Please note that the appointment will be made on the first point of the salary scale (unless by exception).
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