Job Description

Position Details

Department of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health


Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK


Full time starting salary is normally in the range 36,130 to 45,413 with potential progression once in post to 48,149


Grade: 7


Part Time (30 hours per week)


Fixed Term contract up to July 2027


Closing date: 11th September 2025

Background

To support the advancement of NIHR funded research project through data collection and analysis, contributing to knowledge generation, and to provide research assistance to projects and research teams in collaboration with the wider research team as well as the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society. This project will work closely with people from South Asian backgrounds i.e. Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu speaking.

Role Summary

Work within specified research grants and projects and contribute to writing papers and final reports Operate within area of specialism (Rheumatology) Collect data at a clinical level across NHS settings within West Midlands With the help of a statistician, analyse and interpret research findings, results and dissemination not just within academy but also within the public and patient community

Main Duties

The responsibilities may include some but not all of the responsibilities outlined below.


Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as quantitative and qualitative - work with NHS staff effectively to collect data Analyse research data as directed Present research outputs, for example at conferences, seminars, community talks and as posters Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines. This might include working with CRN networks to ensure recruitment target is met Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture Assist in writing papers for high impact journals Assist in writing final reports to the funder - NIHR and REC / HRA committees Contribute to writing bids for research funding Analyse and interpret data Apply knowledge in a way which develops new intellectual understanding Disseminate research findings for publication, research seminars etc Supervise students on research related work and provide guidance to PhD students where appropriate to the discipline Contribute to developing new models, techniques and methods Undertake management/administration arising from research Contribute to Departmental/School research-related activities and research-related administration Contribute to enterprise, business development and/or public engagement activities of manifest benefit to the College and the University, often under supervision of a project leader Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation, literature reviews, and research interviews Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters Provide guidance, as required, to support staff and any students who may be assisting with the research Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture

Person Specification

Degree or equivalent in relevant subject area Practical experience of applying the relevant skills and techniques Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively Ability to access and organise resources successfully Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly Experience of working in hospitals Ability to speak languages such as Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu since the project will involve working with South Asian people Ability to assess resource requirements and use resources effectively Contribute to the planning and organising of the research programme and/or research project Co-ordinate own work with others to avoid conflict or duplication of effort

DBS required

The University is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice, therefore all associated pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Due to the nature of the work undertaken in this role all successful applicants will be subject to a satisfactory DBS clearance prior to appointment.



Further particulars can be found here


Informal enquiries to Dr Kanta Kumar, email: k.kumar@bham.ac.uk

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