Research Associate (Optometry/Vision)

Job Title: Research Associate (Optometry/Vision)
Department/School: School of Biomedical Sciences
Campus: Coleraine
Salary: £31,414 - £34,998 per annum (pro rata)
Duration: Fixed-term until 12th January 2025 / Part-time, 0.6 FTE
Closing Date: 7 May 2024
Reference Number: 026924

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The post-holder will work with the Co-investigator to deliver the research outcomes related to a large Welcome Trust project in collaboration with Queen’s University and international partners.

The position involves a research project investigating school eyecare and learning, and the research associate will be involved in the management and analysis of datasets and writing up research findings leading to high-quality scientific publications. The post holder will also be involved in the development of study protocol for the next related project with the wider Research team and may have the opportunity for travel for study implementation and will also have the opportunity to contribute to the overall research performance of the Centre for Optometry and Vision Sciences (COVS).

Hybrid working is possible and the ability to work remotely within the UK may be considered.

We may create a 12-month waiting list for the same or similar roles within the Department / Faculty. The University reserves the right to extend the waiting list across the University if required for certain posts.

- ABOUT YOU -

The post holder will be required to have:

- A PhD in a related subject area.
- Experience of designing research studies relevant to paediatric visual assessment.
- Demonstrable ability to work with datasets, undertake statistical analysis and write up project results for a scientific audience.

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The School of Biomedical Sciences holds a Bronze Athena SWAN Award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family-friendly working environment, including flexible working.