Position Details
School of Social Policy and Society
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,296 to £34,866 with potential progression once in post to £39,105
Grade: 6
Part Time (22.5 hours per week)
Fixed Term contract up to June 2027
Closing date: 26th January 2025
Background
To assist in research (by carrying out data collection or analyses) to create knowledge through providing research support for projects and research groups.
The post holder will work on a grant led by Professor Jill Bradshaw funded by NIHR (National Institute for Health and Social Care Research): COmmuNity eNgagEment and partiCipaTion of adults with learning disabilities (CONNECT). The project will be based in the Intellectual Disabilities Research Institute (IDRIS) at the University of Birmingham.
The team comprises Professor Jill Bradshaw, (IDRIS, University of Birmingham), Dr Annette Bauer (LSE) (joint PIs), Dr Sue Caton (MMU), Dr Stuart Todd (USW), Professor Laurence Taggart, QUB, Dr Geoff Wong (University of Oxford), Professor Richard Hastings (IDRIS, University of Birmingham) and Anna Marriott (NDTi). The post holder will carry out a realist synthesis and co-produce resources with key groups, including people with intellectual disabilities and their carers.
Role Summary
* Work within specified research grants and/or projects
* Operate within area of specialism
* Contribute to publications
Main Duties
* Collect research data with people with learning disabilities and their family and paid carers; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
* Analyse research data as directed
* Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
* Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
* Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
* Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
* Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
* Promote equality and value diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture
Person Specification
* Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area
* Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques
* Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively
* Ability to access and organise resources successfully
* Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly
Informal enquiries to Jill Bradshaw, email: j.bradshaw.2@bham.ac.uk
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