Please could you distribute this as widely as possible. If you cannot make
this deadline but would like to apply, please phone me.
thanks
Mark Hawley
Research Associate
Circa £20,000 - £25,000 pa, full time - 37 hpw, fixed term contract for up
to 1 year
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to work on two research
projects within the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.
The Department specialises in research on assistive technology and is
currently taking part in a number of projects sponsored by the European
union. You will work on the ARTEMIS project, researching remote assessment
for electronic assistive technology and the LOCOMOTION project, evaluating a
mobile community alarm system for older people. You will support the
research fellows involved in these projects, participating in questionnaire
development, focus groups, data collection, collation, analysis and
preparation of deliverables, reports and papers. You will also contribute to
the design and implementation of research methodologies and to the
development of new research areas.
You should be prepared to travel within the local area and possibly to
meetings abroad. You will have education to first degree level, knowledge of
research methods and experience of research. You should have good
communication skills and the ability to relate to people from a wide range
of backgrounds. A higher degree, previous experience of working with
assistive technology and two years' research experience would be an
advantage.
The post is for up to one year in the first instance but there is a
possibility of extension.
If you require any further information please contact Mark Hawley or Lynda
Webb on 01226 730000 Ext 2128.
Applications from people wishing to job share are welcome.
Application packs are available from the Personnel Department on 01226
777920 (24 hours). Please quote ref no 853/86.
Closing date: 5 December 2003.
Please contact Lorraine Whitworth, Childcare Co-ordinator for information
and advice on issues relating to childcare on 01226 730000 Ext 3931.
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