Research Associate for NIHR funded RfPB study

Research Associate for NIHR funded RfPB study: “A study to determine the design and feasibility of a randomised controlled clinical trial of MOVE SMART - an intervention to increase physical activity, reduce sedentary behaviour and improve health outcomes in patients with psoriasis.”

MOVE SMART is a physical-behaviour intervention, which is potentially beneficial across several critical health outcomes for patients with psoriasis. The purpose of the project is to determine whether a multi-centre randomized controlled clinical trial of MOVE SMART is feasible and whether our methodology is acceptable to volunteers.

The post holder (post-doctoral researcher) will be responsible for leading the day to day running of the project, under the overall direction of Dr Helen Young, including recruitment, consent, randomisation, guiding / supporting volunteers through the trial processes, data collection and analysis, consultation with other researchers, presentation/reporting and preparation of manuscripts for publication. The post holder must be organised, responsible, and work well with other members of the team and the wider project group.

This is a dynamic and demanding role and will involve the ability to prioritise tasks. A flexible approach to work is required, as well as the ability to work independently. Interaction with study volunteers will be largely virtual and therefore exceptional people skills will be required. Experience in clinical qualitative research, quantitative analysis and excellent team working are also essential skills.

What will you 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 be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Dr Helen Young

Email: helen.s.young@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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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.