We invite applications for the position of Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Bone and Joint Health Group within the Centre of Neuroscience, Surgery and Trauma at the Blizard Institute to assist with the study ''Addressing critical gaps in childhood-onset hyperkinetic movement disorders: Towards evidence-based interventions and personalised rehabilitation'. The research project aims to develop a core outcome set for this population and test the feasibility of a client-centred problem-solving approach in rehabilitation for children and young people with hyperkinetic movement disorders, including dystonia. The project is funded by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR303636) (under Dr Gimeno's Advanced Fellowship), running between 2024-2028.

The successful applicant will have a PhD degree in health research or a related field, or equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience, with expertise in at least one of the areas: health services, child health and/or rehabilitation research.

The Blizard Institute was established in 2003 and is one of six Institutes within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, QMUL. The Institute comprises approximately 360 staff based in four academic Centers and one Public Engagement Centre and supports a combined total of c700 postgraduate research and taught students. The Institute aims to deliver excellence in all aspects of research, teaching and clinical service.

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Throughout our history, we've fostered social justice and improved lives through academic excellence. And we continue to live and breathe this spirit today, not because it's simply 'the right thing to do' but for what it helps us achieve and the intellectual brilliance it delivers.

We continue to embrace diversity of thought and opinion in everything we do, in the belief that when views collide, disciplines interact, and perspectives intersect, truly original thought takes form.

We offer competitive salaries, access to a generous pension scheme, 30 days' leave per annum (pro-rata for part-time/fixed-term), a season ticket loan scheme and access to a comprehensive range of personal and professional development opportunities. In addition, we offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and campus facilities.

Queen Mary's commitment to our diverse and inclusive community is embedded in our appointments processes. Reasonable adjustments will be made at each stage of the recruitment process for any candidate with a disability. We are open to considering applications from candidates wishing to work flexibly.
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