[ref. b93112202] Post-Doctoral Research Associate (87231)
Full-time, Fixed-term appointment until 31^st August 2025
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally recognised centre of excellence, specialising in research that impacts global health. Recently named Business of the Year by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, and celebrating our 125^th anniversary this year, there has never been a more exciting time to join our organisation.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate to join the Vector Biology Department to support the Ethnography Work Package team in the analysis and write-up of qualitative data for publication in peer-reviewed journals.The successful candidate will join a collaborative research team led by Chris Jones, Shire-Vec Principal Investigator, LSTM and Federica Guglielmo, Ethnography Work Package lead, UoL/LSTM to work in drafting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication, policy and funders reports, and in producing any documentation relevant to the management of the work package.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead the analysis and write-up of qualitative data
Review the existing relevant literature (in anthropology, sociology, development studies etc.) on large-scale interventions with emphasis on water and land resource management, community development, cooperatives and germane topicsAnalyse and synthesise data and learning for sharing within and beyond the programme
Identify and share examples of good practice, and opportunities for mutual learning across the partnership
Implement research in line with all funding and administrative requirements, including gaining ethical approval if needed
Produce reports, papers and other documentation to communicate research findings
Contribute to reports, publications, updates for the programme management teamLead on drafting reports and manuscripts for the Ethnography work package
Write policy briefs and other technical documents as appropriate
Further responsibilities
Contribute to the analysis and write up of research findings for publicationContribute to project management
The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary, multi-national research team. You will have well-developed research skills with the ability to effectively present research findings in oral and written format. You will also demonstrate:
PhD in a relevant discipline (anthropology and sociology)Understanding of large-scale interventions and resource management
Experience of complex interventions and multidisciplinary research
Familiarity with NVivo software for analysing qualitative
Experience of planning and designing qualitative research projects
Ability to develop data collection methods to capture qualitative data
Experience of writing for peer-reviewed publications, technical reports and conference presentations
Proficient in MS Office Software especially Word and PowerPoint
(For a full list of essential and desirable criteria please refer to the job description and person specification)
In return we offer:
30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and additional Christmas closure daysGenerous occupational pension schemes
Government backed “cycle to work” scheme
Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies
Informal enquiries can be made to: federica.guglielmo@lstmed.ac.ukClosing Date: 9^th October 2024
Interviews will take place between 16^th – 23^rd October 2024
Application Process: To apply for the position please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter.
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We welcome conversations about flexible working and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.About LSTM
Founded in 1898 and the oldest of its kind in the world, the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is an internationally recognised centre of excellence for teaching and research in tropical diseases. Through the creation of effective links with governments, NGOs, private organisations and global institutions and by responding to the health needs of communities, LSTM aims to promote improved health, particularly for people of the less developed/resource poorest countries in the tropics and sub-tropics.
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