Research Associate, Evidence Synthesis & Policy Impact

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

Job summary

University of Birmingham, based at Edgbaston, Birmingham, invites applications for a half-time research support role within the College of Social Sciences. The post supports CEIS, focusing on evidence synthesis to inform policy and practice.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to publications, and handle data collection and analysis for NIHR-funded projects. The role requires experience in evidence synthesis, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Degree (or near completion) in relevant subject area.
• Experience applying evidence synthesis techniques.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate complex information clearly.
• Proficiency with EPPI Reviewer and MAXQDA software.
• Knowledge of Equality Act 2010 duties and related diversity policy.

Responsibilities

• Collect research data; primarily documentary analysis and qualitative data.
• Draft academic publications or parts thereof for seminars and posters.
• Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods.
• Provide guidance to staff and students assisting with research.
• Address issues affecting research objectives or deadlines.
• Carry out administrative tasks related to research delivery.
• Support equality, diversity and inclusion duties in line with policy.

Skills

Evidence synthesis

Data analysis

Policy context understanding

Communicating complex information

Education

Degree (or near completion) in relevant subject

Tools

EPPI Reviewer

MAXQDA

Job description

University of Birmingham, based at Edgbaston, Birmingham, invites applications for a half-time research support role within the College of Social Sciences. The post supports CEIS, focusing on evidence synthesis to inform policy and practice.

You’ll join a multidisciplinary team, contribute to publications, and handle data collection and analysis for NIHR-funded projects. The role requires experience in evidence synthesis, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency with