Job Description

About ARU:

We are ranked in the world\xe2\x80\x99s top 350 institutions in the 2022 Times Higher Education World University Rankings, and we are a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. Our research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK\xe2\x80\x99s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world-leading. In 2021, we were awarded the Queen\xe2\x80\x99s Anniversary Prize for our world-leading music therapy work.

About the role:

You will be working on the MELODIC (Music therapy Embedded in the Life Of Inpatient Dementia Care) research project, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. You will support data collection at all stages of the project, including qualitative and quantitative research methods. You will also support with recruitment, data analysis, interpreting the findings and disseminating the results. You will support the team to develop the MELODIC intervention, building on findings from the data, and refine this through two pilot studies. Additional training needs will be identified and can be provided by the research team and internal training at Anglia Ruskin University. The role comes with opportunities to publish and present the research alongside the research team.

You will be a Music Therapist (HCPC registered) or have an equivalent AHP/Psychology degree and ideally have a Master\xe2\x80\x99s or PhD in progress. You\'ll have experience with conducting research, using qualitative and/or quantitative methodologies, demonstrate knowledge of co-design approaches to research. You will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills. You should show a willingness and ability to learn new research skills and to work as part of a research team. Ideally you\'ll have experience of working with older persons with or without dementia.

This appointment is subject to an enhanced level adults barred list disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Further information can be obtained from .

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Ming-Hung Hsu, Chief Investigator for MELODIC and Senior Research Fellow at the Cambridge Institute for Music Therapy Research, at .

Interviews will be held the week beginning 02 October 2023

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Guidance Notes:

For a list of key requirements, please download the and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early depending on the number and quality of applications received.

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