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Research Associate (Social Scientist)
Salary: £27,578 - £35,938 pa. Unit: Department of Public Health and Primary Care. *Limited Funding
The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary team on a multi-centre randomised controlled trial of weight loss interventions in primary care, recently funded by the National Prevention Research Initiative. The post-holder will be based in Cambridge and will take a lead role in the design, conduct and analysis of the qualitative work-stream which is likely to consist of interviews and direct observation of weight loss initiatives (specifically, Weightwatchers). The post-holder will work with the Investigators to identify key research questions and appropriate methodologies. It is anticipated that the project will be largely ethnographic. They will be expected to conduct the fieldwork with considerable independence and will analyse and interpret the data alongside other team members. This role will require knowledge and skills in both qualitative research methods and, ideally, obesity research.
Time will be split 50/50 across the Primary Care Unit and MRC Human Nutrition Research, located about 2 miles apart, to reflect the nature of the post and ensure the post-holder becomes embedded in the work at both institutions. Regular meetings and joint appraisals will be held with both supervisors. Candidates are expected to be well organised, capable of using their own initiative, and be able to work to deadlines. Excellent communication with the rest of the research team, as well as participants, participating practices and other stakeholders is essential to the role.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Dr Simon Cohn: [log in to unmask]
Further Particulars can be accessed here
Applications must include:
A covering letter explaining your reasons for applying and your suitability for the post.
Your current CV.
Form CHRIS/6 downloadable from: http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/ Parts 1 and 3 only. The names and contact details of three referees.
Applications should be emailed Glynis Moore [log in to unmask] Alternatively they can be posted to her at the Institute of Public Health, Forvie Site, Robinson Way, Cambridge CB2 0SR.
Please note that we will only contact short-listed applicants.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOON ON THE CLOSING DATE
*Fixed term: Funds are available for this post for 18 months, in the first instance.
Please quote reference SN00685 on all applications.
Closing Date: 19 November 2012
Interview Date(s): Week commencing 03 December 2012
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Dr Simon Cohn
Medical Anthropologist
Senior University Lecturer
General Practice & Primary Care Research Unit
Institute of Public Health, Cambridge University
Forvie Site
Cambridge CB2 0SR
01223 330338
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