Research Associate - North West Cancer Research Prehab Project
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancashire
Research Associate - North West Cancer Research Prehab Project
£36924
Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancashire
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 18 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 622efb77705d41caaf74da358589be4a
Full Job Description
- Leading in the construction of new knowledge of how neuroplasticity can be impacted upon by exercise and chemotherapy.
- Recruiting participants to take part in research studies
- Designing studies and leading the scientific and methodological approach
- Ensuring research practices are compliant and up to date with Open Science practices
- Data collection from participants including data management and quality assurance
- Participation in project meetings; preparation and presentation of talks, posters and reports to disseminate the results of studies
- Day-to-day lab management including opportunities to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate lab members
- Managing lab engagement activities and online media
Be a motivated and organised researcher and are excited and enthusiastic about the research - Have (or submitted) a PhD in Physiology or Neuroscience with experience of working in human testing, preferably patient cohorts
- Be an excellent project manager and be able to lead the project independently and meet deadlines
- Have excellent quantitative research skills including in programming and statistical analysis
Find out what it's like to work at Lancaster University, including information on our wide range of employee benefits, support networks and our policies and facilities for a family-friendly workplace. The University recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address all inequality in higher education whilst promoting the importance and wellbeing for all our colleagues. We warmly welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their age, religion, gender identity or expression, race, disability or sexual orientation, and are committed to promoting diversity, and equality of opportunity. Share - Generous holiday leave - 25 days (pro-rata) annual leave plus University closure days and bank holidays.
- Access to employee pension scheme, and annual flexible benefits scheme.
- We are committed to promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion across the Faculty, and supporting family-friendly and flexible working policies on an individual basis. The faculty holds an Athena Swan Silver Award, which recognises and celebrates good employment practice undertaken to address gender equality in Higher Education and research.