Research Associate - Social Policy and Society - 104677 - Grade 6

at  University of Birmingham

POSITION DETAILS

School of Social Policy and Society
Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK
Full time starting salary is normally in the range £32,296 to £34,866 with potential progression once in post to £39,105
Grade: 6
Part Time (18.75 hours per week)
Fixed Term contract up to March 2026
Closing date: 13th February 2025
This vacancy may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications for the role

This post involves working as a Research Associate on a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) funded clinical trial testing the effectiveness of group-based psychological therapy for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who have a history of engaging in harmful sexual behaviour. The successful candidate will join an established team of researchers and clinicians working across the United Kingdom including staff from Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, the University of Kent at Canterbury, and The University of Birmingham. Those who wish to apply for this post are encouraged to visit: https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR128550 and familiarise themselves with the trial protocol. This post requires travel across all nations of the United Kingdom.

• Work within specified research grants and/or projects
• Operate within area of specialism
• Contribute to publication

ROLE SUMMARY

This post involves working as a Research Associate on a National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) funded clinical trial testing the effectiveness of group-based psychological therapy for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who have a history of engaging in harmful sexual behaviour. The successful candidate will join an established team of researchers and clinicians working across the United Kingdom including staff from Norwich Clinical Trials Unit, the University of Kent at Canterbury, and The University of Birmingham. Those who wish to apply for this post are encouraged to visit: https://fundingawards.nihr.ac.uk/award/NIHR128550 and familiarise themselves with the trial protocol. This post requires travel across all nations of the United Kingdom.

• Work within specified research grants and/or projects
• Operate within area of specialism
• Contribute to publications

MAIN DUTIES

• Work as a Research Associate on a NIHR funded clinical trial; specifically, a randomised controlled trial of group for men with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and harmful sexual behaviour: the HaSB-IDD trial.
• Contribute to the analysis and capture of research data, including the preparation of reports and publications.
• Interviewing men with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who have a history of harmful sexual behaviour in different settings (e.g., community or psychiatric hospital).
• Deal with problems that may affect the timely achievement of research objective and deadlines.
• Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews
• Analyse research data as directed
• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research
• Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research
• Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture