Research Associate
Work Model
📍 Sheffield, England
Employment
💼 Full-Time Direct
Recruitment Type
🛡️ Direct to HR Pipeline
Role Overview & Responsibilities
Are you interested in working for a world top 100 University? We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Education, for a Research Associate who will take a key role in the delivery of the research project: ‘Mental Health Medications in the Lives of People with Learning Disabilities’ (NIHR204107). The role will involve working closely with co-researchers with learning disabilities from project partners (Manchester People First, Sunderland People First, SpeakUp Self Advocacy, and People First).
We’re looking for a candidate with a doctoral level qualification in a relevant area & the ability to undertake research by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and/or field work. You will organise and support the activities of the research team, including travelling to carry out research activities in the North of England. You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We’re 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.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.
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We’re looking for a candidate with a doctoral level qualification in a relevant area & the ability to undertake research by preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and/or field work. You will organise and support the activities of the research team, including travelling to carry out research activities in the North of England. You will make a full and active contribution to the principles of the ‘Sheffield Academic’. These include the achievement of excellence in applied teaching and research, and scholarly pursuits to make a genuine difference in the subject area and to the University’s achievements as a whole.
We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.
We’re 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.
We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.
To find out what makes the University of Sheffield a remarkable place to work, watch this short film: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LblLk18zmo, and follow @sheffielduni and @ShefUniJobs on Twitter for more information.
Apply now by clicking on the Apply button located near the top left of your screen
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