Senior Research Associate/Research Associate (PalCaReNW)

Lancaster University; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in the United Kingdom seeks a part-time Senior Research Associate/Research Associate to facilitate palliative care research. The role involves supporting research groups and preparing grant applications. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and experience in palliative care. This position offers flexible working arrangements and is based at the institution until March 2026.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly policies

Diversity support networks

Qualifications

• Experience in palliative care research.
• Ability to facilitate research development groups.
• Knowledge of competitive research funding applications.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate palliative care research across the North West.
• Support research development group meetings.
• Assist in grant preparation for funding.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work with diverse stakeholders

Job description

Part-time (0.40 FTE - 14.5 hours)

Grade 6 or 7 post dependent on skills and experience.

The Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University's Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate/Research Associate to work as part of the International Observatory on End of Life Care in conjunction with the Palliative Care Research Network North West.

You will play a key role in facilitating palliative care research across the North West to support the Palliative Care Research Network North West. You will work with Professor Catherine Walshe and colleagues from the steering committee of the Palliative Care Research Network North West. Your responsibilities will include facilitating the work of several research development groups, supporting their meetings, and assisting in the preparation of grants for competitive research funding.

You will demonstrate excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work alongside a range of staff and stakeholders from across the Northwest.

The International Observatory on End of Life Care conducts high-quality, cutting-edge research and provides innovative educational programmes to improve palliative and end-of-life care for patients and families. More information can be found at www.lancaster.ac.uk/fhm/research/ioelc/.

The Faculty offers an environment that supports individual needs, promotes work-life balance, and is committed to family-friendly and flexible working policies. We are also part of the Athena SWAN Charter, which recognises good employment practices addressing gender equality in higher education.

Flexible working arrangements are welcomed, including variations in working hours, start and finish times, or condensed hours.

This role is based at Lancaster University on an indefinite contract; however, it remains contingent on external funding, which is currently available until 31st March 2026. This is a part-time role (0.40 FTE, 14.5 hours).

Applicants considering the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information is available at the UK Visas and Immigration website.

For further information, please contact Professor Catherine Walshe at [e-mail].

Further details can be found in the following documents: Job Description, Person Specification.

Please note: All advertised roles are UK-based unless specified otherwise.

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