RE-SHAPE CARE Research Associate: Mixed Methods Health Services Research

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Research Associate to engage with health service and patient stakeholders in a transformative research project aimed at improving healthcare delivery for people with multiple long-term conditions. The ideal candidate will thrive in an interdisciplinary environment, demonstrating a commitment to fairness and stakeholder engagement. Competitive benefits and a supportive work culture are provided, making this role a unique opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience with health service research and working with underserved communities.
• Ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and co-production.

Responsibilities

• Work with health service and patient stakeholders to co-produce research.
• Evaluate healthcare service delivery changes.
• Facilitate stakeholder needs assessments.

Skills

Mixed-methods research

Stakeholder engagement

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

Job description:

Working Pattern:

Full time preferred but 80% working may be available by negotiation.

We have an outstanding opportunity for an experienced mixed-methods Research Associate to work with health service and patient stakeholders in a major innovation partnership. RESHAPE-CARE aims to transform the delivery of healthcare for people with multiple long term conditions. It will integrate the personal (shared decisions about treatment) with the technical (“digital twin” models of services). Our focus is on the needs of people from underserved and under-represented communities.

We are looking for a researcher who can engage with a wide range of people. You will help us understand stakeholder needs and perspectives and work to co-produce and evaluate change. We are seeking a person who thrives in an interdisciplinary research environment. You will share our commitment to fairness, so that changes in health services benefit the most disadvantaged in society.

We are an established interdisciplinary group that has completed a successful development award. We have members at the University of Sheffield in health, engineering and computing, at the University of Manchester and with healthcare partners in South Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. This post offers an outstanding opportunity to develop your skills and experience in stakeholder involvement and co-production of change.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university. We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pension scheme, flexible working opportunities, a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more. Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

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.