JOB: Research Associate

Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th July, 2021

Job description

Salary: Circa £30k. 37.5 hours per week/part time considered

LOROS Research is seeking to appoint an experienced Research Associate to work on a number of projects in palliative and end of life care focusing on older people, carers and people from minority ethnic backgrounds. 

We are particularly interested in applications from researchers with experience in qualitative research in palliative care and/or with patients from diverse ethnic communities. You will be a good communicator, highly organised, rigorous and accurate in your work, and have excellent writing and IT skills. 

The role requires independent travel on a regular basis throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and on occasion, the post holder will be required to attend meetings in other areas of the country. 

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team of academics, clinicians, researchers and Patient and Public advisors as well as a range of external partners across Leicester, Leicestershire and beyond. 

LOROS wants to ensure that the profile of its employees reflects the diverse communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from the diverse communities, we serve.

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Interview / assessment dates

Closing Date: 18 July 2021 Interview Date: 4 August 2021

How to apply

For an application pack please see below. Please send completed applications to Sam Pentney, Human Resources Administrator – sampentney@loros.co.uk We do not accept CV’s on their own. Please contact Dr Zoebia Islam: Zoebiaislam@loros.co.uk for an informal discussion.

Accompanying files

• Job description (PDF, 2.8 MB)
• Person specification (PDF, 77.5 KB)
• Printable application form (PDF, 219.0 KB)