Postdoctoral Research Associate

About the Role

The purpose this post is to support the evaluation of a social needs screening programme in East London, development of Living Maps of What Works to address inequalities in primary care using Eppi Reviewer software and writing of evidence briefings for Integrated Care Systems based on the Living Map.

The role is an exciting opportunity to combine evaluation skills with policy and practice impact while also learning about machine learning techniques. The successful applicant will work in the newly formed Health Equity Evidence Centre and innovative new centre that will generate data on What Works to address health inequalities.

In this role you will be responsible for the evaluation of the social needs screen programme and development and maintenance of the Living Map using Eppi Reviewer software. You will support the development of grant applications as appropriate, and advise junior staff on the use of Eppi Reviewer. You will also be expected to undertake reasonable administrative and additional duties that are expected of a member of research staff.

About You

The successful candidate will have an excellent understanding of health and care inequalities, knowledge of theoretical frameworks, and experience of undertaking equity focused research. You must have a PhD in a relevant area, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team. Candidates would also benefit from having experience of grant writing, the use of Eppi Reviewer software, and supervising research assistants. 

About the School/Department/Institute/Project

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry offers international excellence in research and teaching, and supports clinical service for a population of unrivalled ethnic diversity in East London and the wider Thames Gateway.   At the forefront of medical research and education, with research themes in cancer, cardiovascular medicine, inflammation, trauma and population health, the Faculty is ranked 2nd in the 2021 QS World University rankings for research citations and consistently positioned first in London for subject rankings and student satisfaction

About Queen Mary

At Queen Mary University of London, we believe that a diversity of ideas helps us achieve the previously unthinkable.

Throughout our history, we’ve fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it’s simply ‘the right thing to do’ but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

Benefits

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days’ leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary’s commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.