Research Assistant - Violence, Peace and Health Risk Behaviours Research Team

Liverpool John Moores University; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the UK is seeking a Research Assistant to work on various public health projects. You will be responsible for collecting and managing research data, supporting the team, and contributing to meaningful research in the realm of violence prevention. A degree or equivalent and interest in public health are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of, or interest in public health approaches and violence prevention.
• Experience of organising and undertaking data collection.

Responsibilities

• Collect research data from children and young people.
• Contribute to data management and reporting.
• Provide research administrative support to the team.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Data collection

Research administration

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Under supervision, you will work within specified research grants and/or projects, to undertake primary research and intervention evaluation. You will undertake literature reviews and contribute to the development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects, including data collection, analyses and reporting. You will also provide research administrative support to the team and contribute to the preparation of results for internal/external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Collect research data from children and young people and wider stakeholders, within schools and the community.
• Contribute to data collection, data management and reporting as part of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation projects.
• Provide research administrative support to the team and assist with dissemination of results for internal and external audiences.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of, or interest in public health approaches and violence prevention.
• Experience of organising and undertaking data collection.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a distinctive, unique institution, rooted in the Liverpool City Region with a global presence. Our students and staff, past, present, and future, are the beating heart of our city and can be found in every corner of every industry and community. Working with the people of Liverpool to improve lives and support communities is at the heart of why we were founded and why we exist today.

The School of Public and Allied Health forms part of the Faculty of Health, Innovation, Technology and Sciences. The School brings together public and allied health disciplines including specialist community and public health nursing, midwifery, paramedic science, health and social care, social work, environmental health and public health. We are passionate about delivering better outcomes for patients, service users and communities by providing education opportunities for aspiring and practicing public and allied health professionals and implementing impactful research and knowledge exchange activity to inform public health service design and delivery, as well as policy at local, national and international level. The School hosts a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Violence Prevention, which means we work with WHO to support a global work programme to implement a public health approach to violence prevention, supporting the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly those targeting health and well-being, gender equality, and peace and justice.

We are now looking for a Research Assistant (fixed term) within the Violence, Peace and Health Risk Behaviours Research Team, led by Professor Zara Quigg, within the School of Public and Allied Health. This is an exciting time to join the university as we deliver the LJMU Strategy 2030 and its vision of LJMU as an inclusive civic university transforming lives and futures, by placing students at the heart of everything we do. Find out more about working at LJMU here.

If you feel that this is the role you have been looking for and your skills and experience can make a real difference at LJMU, we look forward to hearing from you.

Please note we do not accept supplementary information when considering applications for this post and ask that you complete the online application only. Within the application form there is the opportunity for you to include everything that you wish panel members to consider, particularly in the Personal Statement section.

LJMU is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and communities irrespective of age, transgender status, disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity and religion or belief. All our appointments are made on merit.

Please note all of our vacancies will be closed to applications at midnight on the advertised closing date, unless otherwise stated.

LJMU is committed to adhering to the Principles set out in the Researcher Development Concordat; in line with this all fixed-term researchers will be supported to complete 10 days professional development activities per year (pro-rata).

In return, we offer an excellent benefits package including generous annual leave entitlement, pension scheme, induction, and development support as well as family-friendly policies.