Research Associate (Sponsorship)

Lancaster University; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable research institution in Lancaster is seeking a part-time Research Associate in the Division of Health Research. This role involves leading health economic research on sponsorship activities in local government. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in evaluation methodologies, as well as a keen interest in public health. Flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

Friendly work environment

Flexible working arrangements

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• Degree in a discipline related to health economics.
• Experience with economic evaluation methodology.
• Knowledge in working with external stakeholders.
• Interest in public health and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead researcher for health economic component of the project.
• Design health economic plan with workshops.
• Write up research findings for publications.
• Collaborate with team and work independently.

Skills

Health economic analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Public health interest

Education

Degree in a discipline related to health economics

Job description

Overview

Research Associate

Division of Health Research

Grade 6

Part-time (0.50 fte – 18.25 hours)

Understanding the sponsorship activities associated with English Local Government

The Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to fill a Research Associate position.

About the project

In this role, you will join a new 11‑month research project funded by NIHR School for Public Health Research. The project aims to explore what sponsorship deals local Councils are part of, how these might be harming people and the planet and what can be done to stop this. In our day-to-day lives, we are exposed to firms trying to sell us things through advertising and sponsorship. This is often for things like junk food, vaping, betting and cars. These products can be harmful to people and the planet. We will ask Councils what sponsorship deals they are part of. We will also speak with Council staff and members of the public from different communities to ask their views on these sponsorship deals. Using all of our findings we will start to create ways to explore the effects of Councils stopping these sponsorship deals.

Responsibilities

• You will be the lead researcher supporting the health economic component of the project.
• Design the health economic plan, including workshops with key stakeholders to understand how sponsorship deals may impact population health and how this can inform a future economic evaluation in a subsequent study.
• Write up research findings for publications and other dissemination avenues; support other project-related tasks (e.g., writing reports).
• Work as part of a team and also be able to work independently and flexibly.

Qualifications

• Degree in a discipline related to health economics.
• Experience of economic evaluation methodology.
• Knowledge and experience of working with stakeholders outside of academia; experience as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
• Interest in public health and sustainability research.

Position details

This is a project funded by the NIHR School for Public Health Research. The post will be based in the Division of Health Research at Lancaster University (Health Innovation campus) and may involve travel within the region. The post could be undertaken as a hybrid-working position based from the Health Innovation campus.

Environment and terms

Our team and the Division of Health Research provide a friendly environment that supports the individual needs of each employee and actively promotes a healthy work-life balance. The Faculty is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies and has held a Silver Athena SWAN award since 2014 in recognition of its good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in higher education and research.

The position is available immediately. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements. The role could be undertaken as a hybrid-working position based from the Health Innovation campus.

Contract and funding

You will join Lancaster University on an indefinite contract; however, the role remains contingent on external funding, which is due to come to end 12 months from commencement of contract.

Contact

For further information on the role and to discuss any aspects of the position, please contact: Professor Heather Brown, email: [e-mail]