The University of York is looking to recruit a full-time Research Associate to be the main researcher on a feasibility trial of a peer-led intervention for people newly diagnosed with dementia. The study is NIHR Three Schools Dementia Research funded and has three phases:
• Manualisation of the Good Life with Dementia course and development of facilitator training (in partnership with Innovations in Dementia)
• Development and implementation of inclusive research processes across three sites, including one supporting people from South Asian communities
• A feasibility trial with people newly diagnosed with dementia to test and refine these processes.
The new Research Associate will undertake the day-to-day work of setting up and liaising with research sites, recruiting and consenting participants (including people with dementia), collecting qualitative and quantitative data, undertaking analysis and writing-up, with support from the principal investigator Kate Gridley. They will also coordinate manualisation and training development and ensure insights from stakeholders inform processes throughout. The successful candidate will become a Fellow of the NIHR SSCR and will be expected to present findings at relevant events/conferences. Flexible/ remote working options are available. The team is based in Church Lane, an accessible building on the Heslington West campus of the University of York.
The successful candidate will have:
• completed a PhD in a social/health science (or have equivalent experience)
• knowledge of/demonstrable interest in research with and for people with dementia and/or inclusive research
• knowledge of health and social care research infrastructures and how these operate in practice
• excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• experience of carrying out both independent and collaborative research, including research involving people with lived experience
• experience of writing for publication and presenting to a range of audiences.
The post will start on (or around) 1 June 2025 and finish 31 August 2027. It is a full-time position. Interview date: 29 April 2025.
For informal enquiries: Please contact Kate Gridley on kate.gridley@york.ac.uk
Please refer to the job description for full details on the qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience essential to the post:
https://jobs.york.ac.uk/vacancy/research-associate-581955.html