Research Associate: Decarbonisation & Cancer Care Evidence

University of Birmingham; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Birmingham invites applications for a part-time research support role within the Health Services Management Centre, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The post supports decarbonisation research in cancer care pathways, contributing to data collection, synthesis, and dissemination to inform NHSNet Zero commitments.

You will join the College of Social Sciences to work in a multidisciplinary team funded by NIHR, focusing on developing a scoping review protocol, conducting the review,

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject area.
• Practical experience applying evidence synthesis techniques.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively.
• Ability to access and organise resources successfully.
• Competency with EPPI Reviewer and MAXQDA.
• Knowledge of Equality Act duties.
• Communicate effectively with research team and participants.

Responsibilities

• Develop a protocol for the scoping review and design a search strategy with the information specialist.
• Provide weekly progress updates to the team.
• Present research outputs, including academic publications or posters.
• Support project management and team development activities.
• Guide staff and students assisting with research as needed.
• Participate in training and contribute to grant applications.
• Address potential problems affecting objectives and deadlines and inform the team.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to the delivery of the research.
• Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with university policies.

Skills

Evidence synthesis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Resource organization

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant subject area

Tools

EPPI Reviewer

MAXQDA

Job description

University of Birmingham invites applications for a part-time research support role within the Health Services Management Centre, located at Edgbaston, Birmingham. The post supports decarbonisation research in cancer care pathways, contributing to data collection, synthesis, and dissemination to inform NHSNet Zero commitments.

You will join the College of Social Sciences to work in a multidisciplinary team funded by NIHR, focusing on developing a scoping review protocol, conducting the review,