Research Associate, Research Assistant​/Associate, Research Scientist

We have a vacancy for an experienced Research Associate to join our team working full-time on a research project funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The project aims to evaluate ‘Empowered Together’ – a social care coordination intervention in prison. This includes coordinating the complex physical and mental health needs of individuals living in prison using a trauma informed and person centred approach.

The Research Associate will support the Principal Investigators (Dr Louise Robinson and Dr Katrina Forsyth). The role includes acting as a Junior Trial Project Manager under the supervision of the Senior Project Trial Manager and conducting interviews with key stakeholders including individuals living in prison and staff working in the prison.

You will be based at the University of Manchester but will be required to travel to conduct some in person interviews. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS. (Grades 6-9)

• Generous employer contribution pension
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Ride to work and EV car scheme available

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

Contact:
Dr Katrina Forsyth, email: katr