Research Associate in Behaviour Change

Reference : M&HS-07957

Faculty / Organisational unit : Medical & Human Sciences 

School / Directorate : Manchester Medical School 

Division : MMS Undergraduate – Medical Education Research

Employment type : Fixed Term

Duration : Immediate start for 12 months

Location : Oxford Road, Manchester

Salary : £30,738 to £37,768 per annum

Hours per week : Full Time

You will work on a Health Education England funded project seeking to evaluate techniques and measures designed to change staff culture within healthcare professional practice.

You will have a PhD in psychology or a related research area. You should have a good understanding of research relating to managing behaviour change and health professional behaviour. Previous experience of designing and delivering behaviour change interventions and of working with healthcare professionals along with a developing publication record would be advantageous.

The Manchester Medical School 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:

Name: Dr Lucie Byrne-Davis or to Dr Joanne Hart

Email: lucie.byrne-davis@manchester.ac.uk

Email: Jo.Hart@manchester.ac.uk

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.