Research Fellow, (CORAL Study) Ref 20868
School/Department: Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Global Health & Infection
Hours: Part-time hours considered up to a maximum 0.8 FTE. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).
Location: Brighton, University of Sussex campus, United Kingdom.
Contract: Fixed term 3 years
Reference: 20868
Salary: starting at £44,414 to £52,841 per annum pro rata if part time.
Placed on: 13 June 2023
Closing Date: 27 June 2023. Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.
Expected Interview date: To be confirmed
Expected Start date: 01 August 2023
"This vacancy is only open to those currently employed by the University of Sussex and University of Brighton (Including those employed through Reed, Chartwells, and SEF)."
Job description
The HIV group of the Brighton and Sussex Centre for Global Health Research is looking for a highly motivated Research Fellow. You will be expected to contribute to the work of the HIV research team and to develop their research skills with support from experienced members of staff.
Specifically, you will manage a UK-wide observational research study that examines the use of 2-monthly injectable cabotegravir/rilpivirine in people living with HIV applying qualitative and quantitative methodology.
This will entail:
- Setting up and managing collaborations with 10-12 NHS clinics,
- Protocol training and supporting collaborators to recruit and follow up participants in line with the protocol.
- Responsible for setting up the database and overseeing high quality data management throughout the study.
- Support conduct of in-depth interviews or focus group discussions with healthcare workers and study participants.
- You will have the opportunity to present study results in conferences and scientific literature.
Informal enquiries about the projects should be directed to Dr Fiona Cresswell (f.cresswell@bsms.ac.uk) / +441273 523087.
Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the range of research activity undertaken from the HIV group and collaborators within BSMS.
The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
You can find out more about our values and our EDI Strategy, Inclusive Sussex, on our webpages.
Download Job Description and Person specification Ref 20868 [PDF 221.17KB]
The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.
"This role has been assigned an eligible SOC code however to meet the minimum salary requirement this is dependent on the salary you are offered and/or whether you are eligible for tradeable points. If you require visa sponsorship from the University of Sussex to undertake this role please consult our Skilled Worker Visa information page for further information. If you want further advice on sponsorship eligibility please contact HRCompliance@sussex.ac.uk"
“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”
How to apply
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