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Research Associate (Mixed Methods Action Researcher)

Job details
Posting date: 26 July 2024
Salary: £37,099 to £45,585 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 13 August 2024
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week
Company: University of Sheffield
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: UOS041678

Summary

Would you like to work with Voluntary, Community, Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to improve the Professional Support e.g. mentoring they provide to their employees? We are looking for a Research Associate with skills in action/participatory methods including qualitative interviews, questionnaires and running stakeholder groups.

We are looking for someone with a Masters in a research-based health/social care related area e.g. Public Health and who is pro-active in working in collaboration with stakeholders to develop and evaluate practice. You will spend time embedded in organisations and be involved in both conducting research and co-producing outputs to change policy and practice. The post is based in the Division of Population Health (SCHARR) at the University of Sheffield which is one of the leading groups of researchers in the country making a difference to health and care.

The University of Sheffield is one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

What We Offer
● 41 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
● Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
● A commitment to work life balance including, flexible working opportunities and hybrid working where possible.
● A highly competitive pension scheme.
● Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
● A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
● An inclusive and diverse workplace.
● A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits