Research Assistant (grade 5) or Research Associate (grade 6)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a growing workforce research team at The University of Manchester. Applications are invited from outstanding candidates for the position of Research Assistant or Research Associate (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) to contribute to a programme of research centred on pharmacy workforce development. The post will be available immediately and will be tenable until 31 March 2026. Funding is available to undertake this post on a full or part-time basis.

You will join the Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies (CPWS) in collaboration with the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE). We are a thriving research team within a research environment, which supports research career progression proactively. Our research is led by Professor Ellen Schafheutle and you will work in close collaboration with healthcare professionals, social scientists, and policymakers. You will contribute to impactful research projects that directly influence policy and practice. You will work on a number of research projects in the area of pharmacy workforce and pharmacy post-registration learning.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk . Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Professor Ellen Schafheutle

Email: ellen.schafheutle@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

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

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.