Research Associate: PreventIT Project

Closing date : 10/12/2015

Reference : M&HS-07458

Faculty / Organisational unit : Medical & Human Sciences

School / Directorate : School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work

Employment type : Fixed Term

Duration : three years

Location : Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary : £30,738 – £37,768 per annum (pro rata for 0.50 FTE)

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join a Horizon 2020 funded research project. The PreventIT project will develop interventions based on the Lifestyle integrated Functional Exercise (LiFE) programme, in which balance and strength training is embedded within everyday activities. We will adapt LiFE to make it suitable for younger older people and then develop a version delivered in a traditional manner (aLiFE) and a version which is delivered using ICT (eLiFE). Once developed, these interventions will be tested in pilot and feasibility studies.

You will work as part of the team developing the motivational and usability components of the project. You will thus participate in literature reviews and studies using surveys, consensus methods and focus groups and will assist in the recruitment of participants to studies assessing the utility of the techniques developed to be implemented onto mobile technologies.

You will join a lively multi-professional research environment at the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work and work under the supervision of Professor Chris Todd. You will be hold a PhD in an appropriate field and have experience in conducting research with older people, fall prevention and/or activity promotion and the use of ICTs.

Please note that if you do not have permission to work in the UK, the University of Manchester will not be able to obtain a Certificate of Sponsorship for you to take up this position. All non EU/EEA candidates must have valid immigration status and/or a UK visa valid for the duration of the contract in order to be considered for this appointment.

The School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work is committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN charter for promoting women’s careers in STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine) in higher education. The School received a Bronze Award in 2013 for their commitment to the representation of women in the workplace and we particularly welcome applications from women for this post. Appointment will always be made on merit. For further information, please visit http://www.mhs.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena/.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Professor Chris Todd

Email: chris.todd@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 306 7865

General enquiries:

Email: hrservices@manchester.ac.uk

Tel: 0161 275 4499

Technical support:

Email: universityofmanchester@helpmeapply.co.uk

Tel: 01565 818 234

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.