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

The University of Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Research Associate to conduct systematic reviews and support Patient & Public Involvement activities within a cancer research initiative. The role involves engaging with patients, summarizing research, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Candidates should possess a PhD and relevant experience in systematic reviews and survey methods, with a focus on cancer-related research.

Qualifications

• Experience designing search strategies for systematic reviews.
• Experience recruiting patients for research participation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic reviews and support PPI activities.
• Prepare summary reports and manuscripts for peer review.

Skills

Systematic Reviews

Survey-based Research

Patient & Public Involvement

Education

PhD

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 will involve conducting a systematic review of existing frameworks for addressing inequalities in cancer early detection and outcomes. The postholder will conduct a survey of ACED researchers to capture and summarise all existing cancer early detection research being undertaken in low- & middle-income settings. The postholder will also work closely with the ACED Inequalities Theme PPI lead, PPI Champion, and PPI group to support engagement of patients and members of the public in ACED research. They will prepare summary reports of the research conducted and manuscripts for peer review publications.

You will need to hold a PhD (or equivalent) that includes training in systematic reviews and survey-based research or have extensive experience in these research methods. You will have experience with designing search strategies for systematic reviews and applying them to international journal databases, screening search hits, and conducting narrative syntheses. Experience with recruiting patients for research participation in healthcare settings, cancer-related research, and patient & public involvement is highly desirable. The post-holder may need to travel for research visits to ACED centres in the UK and USA and international cancer conferences as part of their role.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

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Blended working arrangements may be considered

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Name: Sam Merriel

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.