Internal Applicants Only – Research Assistant

Job title:

Internal Applicants Only – Research Assistant

Company

Cardiff University

Job description

School / DirectorateSchool of MedicineAdvertThis post is currently open to employees of Cardiff University only. Please do not apply if you do not have a current contract of employment with the University.Internal Applicants Only – Research Assistant
Division of Population Medicine
School of Medicine
College of Biomedical and Life SciencesThis is an exciting opportunity to join a research team to develop the core person-focused outcomes needed to identify and assess the care needs of people living with glioma (the most common type of malignant brain tumour) and determine how to implement these in NHS settings.The successful candidate will work with Dr Stephanie Sivell on the mixed methods, multi-stage COMBaT project (Core Outcomes to Measure clinical needs in primary Brain Tumours) funded by Cancer Research Wales Brain Tumour Research Initiative (BATRI). The postholder will support the work across all planned work packages which include an updated systematic review, secondary analysis of qualitative interviews, a Delphi survey and an implementation workshop with key stakeholders.The successful candidate will be working at the Marie Curie Research Centre, within the Division of Population Medicine at Heath Park.Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to: Dr Stephaine Sivell, Research Fellow on SivellS2@cardiff.ac.uk.This post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term until 31 January 2027.Salary £33,482 – £36,130 per annum (Grade 5)
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstancesThe majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It isClosing date: Thursday, 12 June 2025External applications are currently not being considered for this post. If the decision is made to open the post to external candidates, the strapline at the top will be removed and you will be given ample time to apply – please check back periodically for details.Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at:Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Post Reference Number20154BRJob DescriptionMain FunctionTo contribute to research within Supportive and Palliative Care, carrying out supporting work that helps lead to the publishing of high-quality research. To pursue excellence in research and to inspire others to do the same.Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake research within supportive and palliative care, specifically in relation to the COMBaT project (Core Outcomes to Measure clinical needs in primary Brain Tumours), e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of field work/desktop research including evidence reviews/questionnaires.
• Actively participate within the research group, communicating and presenting research at meetings, through publications and other recognised avenues as appropriate, ensuring information is communicated to internal and external partners.
• To contribute and support research publications and presentations as required.
• To contribute and support research funding bids as required.
• To analyse and communicate complex ideas, concepts and data using appropriate methods and packages.
• To resolve issues and support colleagues in devising procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• To generate research output and contribute to the development of independent and original ideas as appropriate.
• To provide support in research activities for undergraduate courses and research programmes and provide guidance to other members of staff within the research team.
• To maintain and update area of specialist knowledge, researching and critically appraising relevant literature within the area.

Other

• To participate in School administration and activities to promote the School and its work to the wider University and the outside world.
• To undergo personal and professional development that is appropriate to and which will enhance performance.
• To ensure that an understanding of the importance of confidentiality is applied when undertaking all duties.
• To abide by the University policies on Health and Safety and Equality and Diversity
• Any other duties not included above, but consistent with the role.

Salary Range Max.36,130GradeGrade 5Salary Range Min.33,482Job CategoryAcademic – ResearchAdditional InformationIMPORTANT: Evidencing Criteria
It is the School of Medicine’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement.
Please ensure when submitting this document / attaching it to your application profile you name it with the vacancy reference number, in this instance for this post, 20154BR.If candidates do not provide written evidence of meeting all of the essential criteria then their application will not be progressed. The School of Medicine welcome the submission of CVs to accompany evidence of the job-based criteria.The Research Assistant will be based within the Marie Curie Research Centre (MCRC), Division of Population Medicine, Cardiff University. They will access the full methodological gateway of the Centre and Division including systematic review, qualitative, and consensus-generation expertise and will have direct support from the lead applicants at the MCRC at Cardiff University and the Birmingham Centre for Evidence and Implementation Science at the University of Birmingham. Core Outcome Set methodology will be used to provide a rigorous approach to the development of the essential domains of need and outcomes. With the support of the Research Assistant, and the lead and co-applicants, the Research Associate will be responsible for the oversee and lead on the management of the project, organising and facilitating the stakeholder scoping and consensus meetings and the generation of outputs from this, including a set of final core outcomes of importance to the identification and assessment of needs for use in NHS clinical settings. They will work directly with our Research Partners (RP) at every stage and support our RP impact strategy and utilise the collaborative expertise of the applicant group in person centred outcomes, co-design and data capture in NHS context to address the key elements of delivery described. Stakeholders will comprise people living with brain tumour (and specifically glioma), third sector representatives, Value in Health experts, NHS Digital Services and healthcare professionals specialising in neuro-oncology.The Research Assistant will: undertake an updated review of the qualitative literature; undertaking a secondary analysis of semi-structured interviews with patients and their informal carers; be responsible for populating the Delphi survey and its administration; support the analysis of, and contribute to, the analysis and dissemination of the final core outcome set; undertake an implementation workshop to identify the contextual requirements for collection of the final core outcomes within NHS Wales digital systems.Career PathwayResearchPerson SpecificationEssential CriteriaQualifications and Education * A degree in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experienceKnowledge, Skills and Experience * Knowledge of research methods and techniques within specialist field

• Supportive and Palliative Care or Oncology
• Healthcare research

• Proven ability to analyse complex information and summarise appropriately

• Knowledge and understanding of competitive research funding to be able to develop applications to funding bodies

Communication and Team Working * Proven communication skills, including presentation to various audiences

• Excellent organisational and team-working skills

Other * Proven ability to demonstrate creativity, innovation and team-working within workDesirable Criteria * Postgraduate degree at PhD level (or nearing completion / submission) in a related subject area or relevant industrial experience

• Evidence of collaborations with industry

• Proven ability to adapt to the changing requirements of the Higher Education community.

Expected salary

£33482 – 36130 per year

Location

Heath Park, Greater London – Wales

Job date

Sat, 31 May 2025 06:46:47 GMT

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