Research Assistant

We are looking for ambitious and enthusiastic Research Assistant to work on an
Alzheimer’s Society funded project.





The job responsibilities are to conduct and deliver the qualitative component
of a multiphasic research programme aimed at developing computer systems to
optimise medications for people living with dementia. The successful candidate
appointed to this role will dedicate their time to conduct focus groups and/or
qualitative interviews with people living with dementia, formal/informal
carers and stakeholders (general practitioners, nurses and care home
managers). The qualitative element of the research programme will make use of
an experience-based co-design, where public and patient involvement and
stakeholder engagement are key to the development of the computer-system. As a
consequence, the research assistant will play a vital role in setting up
research activities and collecting, analysing and disseminating the patient
and public involvement and Engagement (PPIE) findings to the computer science
team and contribute to the development of the computer system acting as a
consumer/patient advocate.





You will hold a Masters in a Health, Research, Medical, Psychology or Social
Sciences relevant subject; or be currently enrolled on a Doctoral Programme.
The successful candidate will also have some experience of contributing to
research using systematic/scoping review, qualitative or data analysis
methodologies.





You will be based in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences,
Radcliffe Primary Care Building, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG as your
normal place of work. You will be able to agree a pattern of remote working
with your line manager, however, you will also be required to attend and
conduct occasional research activities in the geographical areas of Oxford,
Hampshire and Manchester.





The position is offered part-time at 0.72 FTE and fixed-term until 28 February
2026.





For further information or discuss the post please contact at
Subhashisa.Swain@phc.ox.ac.uk.





“Committed to equality and valuing diversity”





You will be required to upload a CV and Supporting Statement as part of your
online application. The Supporting Statement should include a cover letter and
should also clearly describe how you meet each of the selection criteria
listed in the job description. Click here for information and advice on
writing an effective Supporting Statement. **Please do not attach any
manuscripts, papers, transcripts, mark sheets or certificates as these will
not be considered as part of your application.**





The closing date for applications is **12:00** **noon on Tuesday 7 January
2024.**





Interviews are expected to be held during the week commencing 20 January 2024.