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Research Associate

Hybrid in Manchester·Added today (last checked 13 Nov)

University of Manchester

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Our summary

Salary
£38,448 - £46,970 a year

About £2,600 - £3,110 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Manchester
Contract
Fixed-term
Closing date
Apply by Wednesday 25 November
Holiday
29 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A good first degree in a numeracy-based discipline and a PhD or equivalent experience in epidemiology or statistics; submitted PhD theses are accepted.
  • Experience conducting epidemiological studies using population-based electronic health records, including preparing datasets and assessing data quality.
  • Strong research design, analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience applying advanced statistical methods to observational data using Stata or R.

Nice to have

  • Experience evaluating healthcare interventions, patient and public involvement, implementation science or risk prediction studies.

We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.

Please submit a first-author peer-reviewed publication with your application.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Generous employer contribution pension
  • 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
  • Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

The role

Join our Improving Medication Safety theme to lead research using population-based electronic healthcare records. Working with Professor Darren Ashcroft and our multidisciplinary team at the University of Manchester, you will generate evidence to improve patient safety and address inequalities. You will benefit from research career development opportunities and eligibility for NIHR Academy membership.

Name: Professor Darren Ashcroft

Email Address: darren.ashcroft@manchester.ac.uk

What you'll do

  • Leading electronic healthcare records studies, from design and governance approvals to data preparation and analysis.
  • Producing high-quality publications, presentations and accessible research outputs.
  • Collaborating with patients, the public, NHS staff and research partners to strengthen research relevance and impact.

We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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