Job Description

Research Associate - Family-Centred Cancer Care

Role

: Research Associate - Family-Centred Cancer Care

Department:

School of Nursing and Paramedic Science

Grade:

Research Grade 6/7 (32,564 - 40,519 per annum)

Responsible to:

Principal Investigator

Campus:

Belfast

(Fixed-term post available from 1st July 2025 until 30th June 2026 / Full-time)

Job Purpose

:

The post holder will make a leading contribution to a research project on family-centred cancer care at end of life for families living in deprivation. This research project will include undertaking a scoping review and conducting interviews and analysing data with adults impacted by cancer (pre and post bereavement) who have significant caregiving responsibilities for dependent children (<18 year), and relevant health and social care professionals working in oncology and end of life care. This project will be part of an ongoing programme of work, entitled 'Family-Centred Cancer Care'.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals.

Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website https://www.ulster.ac.uk/peopleandculture/employee-benefits/equality-diversity/athena-swan.The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

Closing date: 6th May 2025 at 23:59

Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

If you have any specific queries regarding this post, please contact the named email address for the vacancy, as listed on the main current vacancies landing page.

If you have any specific queries regarding eligibility to work in the UK, our Resourcing Compliance team may be able to help: Resourcing-compliance@ulster.ac.uk

Job ID :

035366

Location :

Belfast

Close Date :

06-May-2025