Research Assistant in Mixed-Methods Primary Care Research (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a part-time Research Assistant for its Global Primary & Community Care team. The role involves mapping health services, supporting research in maternal and child health, and contributing to evidence synthesis within global health contexts, fostering collaboration between local and global healthcare practices.

Qualifications

• Background in maternal child health and global health research.
• Experience in conducting evidence synthesis and literature searching.
• Experience in qualitative research methods and NHS settings.

Responsibilities

• Map primary and community health services; identify key stakeholders.
• Contribute to evidence synthesis on maternal and child health.
• Support qualitative research and grant writing activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Evidence synthesis

Education

Masters level degree in global health research

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our Global Primary & Community Care team in the Department of Public Health and Primary Care. The group represents a collaboration between the University of Cambridge and the East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT), using global health thinking to address local health inequalities, and enable reciprocal learning between global and local contexts.

The successful candidate will be encouraged to contribute to all components of the group's programme but will be expected to i) map the range of primary and community health services across ELFT and identify key stakeholders working in maternal child health, ii) contribute to evidence synthesis on models of care for maternal and child health in low resource settings locally and globally, ii) support qualitative work with healthcare professionals and the public to identify key areas for intervention in current healthcare pathways that would impact greater health equity, iii) apply for ethical approval to conduct studies in the NHS, iv) contribute to grant writing and international collaborations, v) contribute to global health teaching.

Applicants should have the necessary subject matter knowledge in maternal child health, have completed a Masters level degree (or equivalent qualification) in an area related to global health research. Given the nature of the programme of research, it is essential that applicants have experience of conducting evidence synthesis, literature searching and writing for publication. Experience of conducting research within the NHS and global health settings is desirable, as is experience of qualitative research methods. Good organisational and project management skills are also essential, as well as strong communication skills in both academic writing and wider dissemination.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The funds for this post are available for 24 months in the first instance.

This is a part-time position of 0.4 FTE. Working pattern can be discussed.

Location - East Forvie Building, University Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge CB2 0SR (approx 2 miles south of city centre)

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Shobhana Nagraj ([e-mail])

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Closing date: 15th June 2025

Interview date: week commencing 23rd June 2025

Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

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Please quote reference SN46155 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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