Research Associate in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Manchester is seeking a Research Associate to conduct systematic reviews and support Patient & Public Involvement activities in cancer research. The role involves collaboration with researchers, preparing reports, and may require travel for conferences. Candidates should have a PhD and experience in systematic reviews and survey research.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Blended working options

Qualifications

• Experience designing search strategies for systematic reviews.
• Experience recruiting patients for healthcare research, especially in cancer.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic reviews and support PPI activities for cancer early detection.
• Prepare summary reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Skills

Systematic Reviews

Survey Research

Patient & Public Involvement

Education

PhD

Job description

Research Associate in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), Manchester

Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

Job Description:

The primary roles of the Research Associate will be conducting systematic reviews and supporting Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) activities for the Inequalities Theme within the Cancer Research UK International Alliance for Cancer Early Detection (ACED). The role involves conducting a systematic review of existing frameworks for addressing inequalities in cancer early detection and outcomes. The postholder will survey ACED researchers to capture all ongoing cancer early detection research in low- & middle-income settings. They will work closely with the ACED Inequalities Theme PPI lead, PPI Champion, and PPI group to support engagement of patients and the public in ACED research. Additionally, they will prepare summary reports and manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or equivalent) with training in systematic reviews and survey research or have extensive experience in these methods. Experience designing search strategies for systematic reviews, applying them to international journal databases, screening search hits, and conducting narrative syntheses is required. Experience recruiting patients for healthcare research, especially in cancer, and patient & public involvement is highly desirable. The role may require travel to ACED centres in the UK and USA, as well as international cancer conferences.

Additional Information:

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University supports flexible working arrangements. Blended working may be considered.

Please note that we cannot respond to enquiries, accept CVs, or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Contact Information:

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Sam Merriel

Email: [e-mail]

General enquiries:

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Application Details:

This vacancy closes at midnight on the deadline. Please see the Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.

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Created on 14/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom