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Research Associate (Fixed Term)

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University of Cambridge

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Science
    Research & Development
  • Cambridge

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  • You should have experience with data harmonization, communication across agencies, report generation, and research supervision. Flexibility in work hours is also encouraged.
  • You will generate summary reports, prepare user guidelines, analyze data, assist with administrative tasks, supervise junior staff, attend team meetings, and contribute to publications.

Requirements

  • We wish to appoint a Research Associate to work on a project with the TIMELY Team (PI Moore), in the Department of Psychiatry, University of Cambridge.
  • The appointee will work with the Research Associate leading the project (Sippy), along with other members of the team at the University of Cambridge and collaborators from the Mental Health Mission, including the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, and University of Birmingham.
  • The TIMELY Team has created a unique new dataset called CADRE, which combines data drawn from healthcare, social care, education, and other agencies.
  • These data are drawn from de-identified electronic health and care records, and administrative data. When new sources of data are acquired, the dataset must be prepared and harmonised to a common data model.
  • Throughout this process, the Research Associate will need to communicate and coordinate with professionals from multiple agencies.
  • The Research Associate will generate summary reports for each dataset, to compile the available risk factors in each.
  • In addition, they will prepare user guidelines and documentation to support CADRE researchers.
  • Analysis of the data in line with project goals is also possible.
  • They will be responsible for some administrative and support tasks for the team, as well as supervision of junior staff and students.
  • They will be supervised by the project lead and will participate in team meetings.
  • Contribution to publications will be needed.
  • Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
  • The post is full-time but applications are welcome from those who would like to work flexibly.
  • We particularly welcome applications from women and /or candidates from a BME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department/institution/Faculty/School/University.
  • Please ensure that you upload a covering letter and CV in the Upload section of the online application.
  • The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role.
  • If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.
  • Please include details of your referees, including email address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.
  • Please quote reference RN45777 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
  • The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
  • The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

  • The appointee will work with the Research Associate leading the project (Sippy), along with other members of the team at the University of Cambridge and collaborators from the Mental Health Mission, including the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, and University of Birmingham.
  • The Research Associate will generate summary reports for each dataset, to compile the available risk factors in each.
  • In addition, they will prepare user guidelines and documentation to support CADRE researchers.
  • Analysis of the data in line with project goals is also possible.
  • They will be responsible for some administrative and support tasks for the team, as well as supervision of junior staff and students.
  • They will be supervised by the project lead and will participate in team meetings.
  • Contribution to publications will be needed.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the TIMELY Team?

The TIMELY Team focuses on building clinically useful digital tools to predict mental health problems in children and young people and to support prevention pathways.

Who will the Research Associate work with?

The Research Associate will work with the project lead, Dr. Sippy, along with other members of the TIMELY Team at the University of Cambridge and collaborators from the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, and University of Birmingham.

What is the CADRE dataset?

The CADRE dataset is a unique dataset created by the TIMELY Team that combines data from healthcare, social care, education, and other agencies, drawn from de-identified electronic health and care records and administrative data.

What kinds of tasks will the Research Associate be responsible for?

The Research Associate will generate summary reports for datasets, prepare user guidelines and documentation, analyze data in line with project goals, and be responsible for administrative and support tasks as well as supervising junior staff and students.

How long is the fixed-term position available for?

The fixed-term position is available for 12 months in the first instance.

Are flexible working arrangements considered for this position?

Yes, applications are welcome from those who would like to work flexibly.

How can interested candidates apply for the position?

Interested candidates can apply online by registering an account with the recruitment system, uploading a covering letter and CV, and including details of referees.

What reference number should be quoted in the application?

Candidates should quote reference RN45777 in their application and any correspondence about the vacancy.

Is the University of Cambridge committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, the University actively supports equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Who should inquiries about the position be directed to?

Informal inquiries should be directed to Dr. Rachel Sippy at rjs271@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

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