Research Associate (Gowen Autism study)

Research grants writing To assist with writing of funding applications for research To conduct and write systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses for publication and to inform future research and grant applications. To contribute to the development/design of qualitative and quantitative studies with the members of the team. To assist with the running of any pilot trials or research studies conducted within the team. To liaise with relevant funding bodies, research support network (e.g. NIHR Research Design Service) and R&I departments of partner organisations To assist with the running of any focus groups or consultation groups with service users and/or other stakeholders to inform research. To assist in servicing meetings, including production of agendas, writing of minutes and reports and taking follow-up action as required. To support the Lead and team members on other relevant research/administrative activities as required. Research management To populate, maintain and manage relevant
and accurate databases on a daily basis, ensuring they represent a comprehensive and accurate record of the ongoing research. To work effectively under time-pressure in order to meet tight deadlines and project milestones To retrieve complex data from relevant quantitative databases and analyse research outcomes to produce summary reports on research activity for a variety of purposes. Communication and networking To regularly liaise with the study collaborators and other stakeholders to identify and recruit eligible study participants; To assist with the promotion of the research to stakeholders; To contribute towards and write papers about the research in high profile reports and publications; To help present information on research progress and outcomes to management groups; To assist with the presentation of research findings at internal and external meetings, and conferences nationally and internationally; and To liaise with research colleagues and support administrative staff on
routine matters. Research and administrative activities to support funding bids To implement research policies / standard operating procedures for their own work area and to be able to propose improvements to research policies/procedures where relevant. To assume responsibility for the safe and secure use of research equipment including digital recorders and computers where relevant. To provide advice or demonstrate own research activities or workplace routines to new research staff or temporary researchers working on the project. To contribute to the production of accurate information and timely submission of the Progress Reports to the relevant bodies (e.g. funders, the Trust). To organise their own day-to-day tasks and activities; the post holder must be able to take significant responsibility for planning and implementation of specific elements of the research activities conducted by the Unit. To have a reliable method of transporting themselves independently
to the Units site and willing to travel to meetings with other team members and relevant stakeholders in the North West area. To be aware of national developments, attend national events and undertake any necessary and relevant training to keep up to date with research developments and related issues as required. Comply with data management and quality assurance according to regulatory guidelines (ICH GCD and Data Protection Act 1998). Comply with departmental policies concerning security, safety and patient confidentiality and to ensure that procedures are carried out with safe systems of work and current legislation. The post holder may be required to carry out other related tasks that may not be specifically mentioned above. The job description may be reviewed and amended at a later date. Changes will be made in consultation with the post holder and the Lead. Please see attached job description and person specification Staff benefits Pay Enhancements 30% additional