Research Assistant (After the Single Use)
UE06: £33,882 to £39,105
CAHSS / School of Social and political Science
Full-time: 35 hours per week
Fixed-term: 3.5 years
We are looking for a Research Assistant with experience of qualitative research methods to join the Wellcome-funded ‘After the Single Use: Rethinking Medical Devices for Reuse, Resilience and Renewal’ project. Travel nationally and internationally for data collection and events and workshops is required.
The Opportunity:
You will develop a series of case studies of single-use plastic medical devices in the global medical devices industry; research appropriate research methods for participatory workshops with medical device manufacturers and stakeholders; and undertake data collection.
The Wellcome-funded ‘After the Single Use: Rethinking Medical Devices for Reuse, Resilience and Renewal’ project will study sustainability transitions within the global medical devices industry, with a focus on the social and environmental impacts of single-use and plastic medical devices, and opportunities and challenges for developing re-usable alternatives.
This post is fixed term from January 2025 for a period of 42 months to end no later than August 2029. This post is full-time (35 hours per week). Travel nationally and internationally for data collection and events and workshops is required.
Your skills and attributes for success:
- Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in relevant social science (e.g., social anthropology, history of medicine, science and technology studies), design (e.g., product design) or engineering discipline.
- Experience of qualitative research methods (e.g. ethnography, qualitative interviews, focus group discussions, participatory design).
- Demonstrable knowledge of sustainability issues impacting the medical devices industry.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to travel nationally and internationally for purposes of data collection and participation in events and workshops.
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As a valued member of our team you can expect:
- A competitive salary of £33,882-£39,105
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page (opens in a new page) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.
As part of your application, please submit a CV and covering letter that addresses your suitability for the role.
Informal questions about this post can be directed to the Hiring Manger, Professor Alice Street, Principal Investigator, via email at [email protected]
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