Research Associate: Health Psychology & Behavioral Change

University of Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sheffield is seeking an experienced Research Associate to join the School of Medicine and Population Health. The role focuses on the Delivering Care Closer to Home theme, with strong emphasis on qualitative and quantitative data analysis, health psychology, and behavioural change to support shifting care from hospital to community.

The post holder will lead research and consultancy projects, develop research bids, and deliver outputs for academic, health and social care

Qualifications

• Experience in coordinating and delivering research projects.
• Strong background in qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Knowledge of health psychology and behavioural change concepts.
• Experience with co-design, co-production, and participatory methods.
• Ability to design and conduct qualitative interviews and surveys.
• Strong written and verbal communication for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver research projects within the 'Delivering Care Closer to Home' theme.
• Develop and refine research protocols and methodologies.
• Conduct qualitative interviews and surveys with patients, carers and healthcare providers.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data and prepare outputs for academics, health and social care professionals, and lived experience audiences.
• Lead bid development for funding calls and seek additional funding via open calls or fellowships.
• Foster co-production and inclusive research practices, including participatory systems mapping, with stakeholders.
• Build trust with a wide range of stakeholders and facilitate sensitive engagement with lived experience groups.

Job description

The University of Sheffield is seeking an experienced Research Associate to join the School of Medicine and Population Health. The role focuses on the Delivering Care Closer to Home theme, with strong emphasis on qualitative and quantitative data analysis, health psychology, and behavioural change to support shifting care from hospital to community.

The post holder will lead research and consultancy projects, develop research bids, and deliver outputs for academic, health and social care