Research Associate (NIHR)

at  University of Sheffield

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We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to work on the project “Pre-birth assessments for women who use substances in pregnancy: women and social work views and experiences”. You will join Dr Shirley Lewis and work with a wider team. This NIHR funded mixed-methods study is a collaboration between the University of Sheffield, King’s College London, Cardiff University and Liverpool John Moores University. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the project. You will be carrying out interviews and focus groups with women and social workers within two English local authorities and undertaking qualitative data analysis.
The ideal candidate will have a PhD in social work or a relevant discipline and will be experienced in undertaking qualitative research and data analysis with people who have experience of children’s services.
Further information can be found in the job description and person specification. For further information please contact S.J.Lewis@sheffield.ac.uk
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