Research Assistant (After the Single Use)

The University of Edinburgh; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité excitante au sein d'un projet financé par Wellcome à l'Université d'Édimbourg, pour un Assistant de recherche sur les dispositifs médicaux durables. Ce poste à temps plein de 3,5 ans implique des études de cas et une collaboration avec des acteurs de l'industrie pour explorer des alternatives réutilisables. Voyage national et international requis pour la collecte de données et la participation à des événements.

Qualifications

• Diplôme de premier cycle (ou équivalent) en sciences sociales ou discipline pertinente.
• Expérience avec les méthodes de recherche qualitative.
• Connaissance des enjeux de durabilité de l'industrie des dispositifs médicaux.

Responsibilities

• Développer des études de cas sur des dispositifs médicaux à usage unique.
• Mener des ateliers participatifs avec des fabricants de dispositifs médicaux et des intervenants.
• Collecter des données pour le projet de recherche.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Sustainability issues

Organizational skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant social science or engineering discipline

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

CAHSS / School of Social and Political Science

Full-time: 35 hours per week

Fixed-term: 3.5 years

We are looking for a Research Assistant with experience in qualitative research methods to join the Wellcome-funded ‘After the Single Use: Rethinking Medical Devices for Reuse, Resilience and Renewal’ project. Travel nationally and internationally for data collection, events, and workshops is required.

The Opportunity:

You will develop a series of case studies of single-use plastic medical devices in the global medical devices industry; research appropriate research methods for participatory workshops with medical device manufacturers and stakeholders; and undertake data collection.

The Wellcome-funded project will study sustainability transitions within the global medical devices industry, focusing on the social and environmental impacts of single-use and plastic medical devices, and exploring opportunities and challenges for developing re-usable alternatives.

This fixed-term position starts in January 2025 for 42 months, ending no later than August 2029. It is a full-time role (35 hours per week). Travel for data collection and participation in events and workshops is required.

Your skills and attributes for success:

• Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in relevant social science (e.g., social anthropology, history of medicine, science and technology studies), design (e.g., product design), or engineering discipline.
• Experience with qualitative research methods (e.g., ethnography, qualitative interviews, focus groups, participatory design).
• Knowledge of sustainability issues impacting the medical devices industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally for data collection and workshops.