Senior Research Associate In Dietetic Management Of Diabetes

Salary: £46,485 to £53,715 per annum, pro rata Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 17 December 2024 The Role We are seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate with demonstrable experience in the field of Human Nutrition. You will provide training and delivery of the My Hypo Compass validated and published educational programme within a National Institute of Health funded international multicentre clinical trial. Participants will include those with type 1 diabetes and impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia. To be successful in this post, you will need proven experience of treating people with and educating others in diabetes management. The project: My Hypo Compass training, delivery and quality assurance within the CLEAR trial This post is part time 11.1 hours per week (30% FTE), fixed term until 31 December 2025 For informal enquiries contact: Professor James Shaw # out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/ Find out more about our Research Institutes here: ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/ As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level. Key Accountabilities

• Although working under the general guidance of an academic or Principal Investigator, the postholder will contribute ideas, including enhancements to the technical or methodological aspects of their studies, thus providing substantial 'added value'
• Develop and carry out the specified project using appropriate techniques and equipment as outlined in the personal requirements
• Determine appropriate methodologies for research, with advice and support where required
• Contribute to grant applications submitted by others and in time develop own research objectives and proposals for funding
• Begin to write, with appropriate support, proposals for individual research funding or, where funders do not permit this, contribute to the writing of collective bids
• Assess research findings for the need/scope for further investigations
• Contribute to the writing up of their research for publication and dissemination, either through seminar and conference presentations or through publications
• Present research findings, either at conferences or through publications in reputable outlets appropriate to the discipline
• May be involved in the supervision, with guidance, of final year undergraduate research projects and in providing support to postgraduate research students or Research Assistants
• Will need to work with the support staff and, on occasions, with undergraduate and postgraduate students, and interact intellectually with other academic members of the Institute.
• May contribute to events celebrating the public engagement of science/social sciences/humanities
• Develop an awareness of University structures, policies and procedures and relevant issues in the higher education, research, social and political environment
The Person Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
• Detailed subject knowledge of Dietetic management of diabetes
• Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research projects
• High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
• Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
• Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications
• Trained Diabetes Educator
• Fully trained in the underpinning educational framework and delivery of the My Hypo Compass intervention
• Experienced in academic research including clinical trial involvement
Desirable
• Has authored peer-reviewed publications
• Has presented at (inter)national conferences
Attributes and Behaviour
• Highly motivated
• Skilled in delivering quality-assured health care professional training
• Skilled in facilitating educational groups
• Organised with good project management skills
Desirable
• Enthusiastic
• Able to travel to deliver quality assurance and peer-support
Qualifications
• A Master's degree or equivalent in Dietetics
• Honours degree ideally in the field of Nutrition
• A diabetes educator health care professional qualification
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution. We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. Requisition ID: 27826

Participants will include those with type 1 diabetes and impaired awareness of hypoglycaemia. To be successful in this post, you will need proven experience of treating people with and educating others in diabetes management.,
• Ability to work well as part of a team and rapidly acquire new skills
• Detailed subject knowledge of Dietetic management of diabetes
• Likelihood of advanced skills directly related to the research projects
• High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
• Ability to communicate complex information with clarity and to encourage the commitment of others
• Experience of research with clear transferable skills and some experience or awareness of the research environment
• Presentations at conferences and/or high-quality publications
• Trained Diabetes Educator
• Fully trained in the underpinning educational framework and delivery of the My Hypo Compass intervention
• Experienced in academic research including clinical trial involvement
Desirable
• Has authored peer-reviewed publications
• Has presented at (inter)national conferences
Attributes and Behaviour
• Highly motivated
• Skilled in delivering quality-assured health care professional training
• Skilled in facilitating educational groups
• Organised with good project management skills
Desirable
• Enthusiastic
• Able to travel to deliver quality assurance and peer-support, A Master's degree or equivalent in Dietetics
• Honours degree ideally in the field of Nutrition
• A diabetes educator health care professional qualification
  
  Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population. At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme. In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.

Salary: £46,485 to £53,715 per annum, pro rata Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.