Research Associate - School of Social Policy and Society - 107838 - Grade 6

This is a part-time Research Assistant position focused on decarbonisation strategies within cancer care pathways to reduce emissions, improve outcomes, and reduce inequalities. Responsibilities include conducting a scoping review, data collection, analysis, dissemination, and participating in qualitative interviews. Applicants need practical experience in evidence synthesis, proficiency with EPPI Reviewer and qualitative analysis software, and strong communication skills.

• Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters
• Identify and respond to equality and diversity issues in line with relevant university policies and procedures
• Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity duties document.
• Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research.
• Develop a protocol for the scoping review, work collaboratively with the information specialist to design a search strategy. Manage the search results, undertake screening, data extraction and analysis of the scoping review.
• Provide weekly updates on progress to all team members.
• Support team working goals by assisting project management, attending team meetings, team development activities, and by contributing insights and ideas. We want you, from the outset to know that your contributions are valued.
• Participate in planned training and contribute to the development of further grant applications.
• Deal with possible unforeseen problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines and communicate these to the rest of the team.
• Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research.

• Knowledge of the protected characteristics and duties under the Equality Act 2010. Including fostering good relations and advancing the universities Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED).
• Other relevant criteria from our equality and diversity knowledge, skills and experience document.
• Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and for the written elements of your application to accurately reflect your own communication style.
• Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.
• Such applications will unlikely be progressed to interview.
• Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area.
• Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques, particularly in evidence synthesis.
• Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively.
• Ability to access and organise resources successfully.
• Competency with using EPPI Reviewer ( https://eppi.ioe.ac.uk/cms/er4/ ) and Qualitative data analysis software such as MAXQDA.
• Communicate effectively with research team members and project participants verbally and in a written format.
• Informal enquiries to Fiona Campbell, email: f.m.campbell@bham.ac.uk