The University of Bedford are seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join the Substance Misuse and Ageing Research Team (SMART) to work on an NIHR funded project that aims to improve the quality and experience of care for patients prescribed medicines with a risk of dependence or withdrawal. This study will use a participatory action research method called Experienced-Based Co-Design (EBCD), and will be important in improving the care that patients receive.
The post-holder will conduct one-to-one interviews with patients and health professionals in primary care, as well as contributing to data analysis, writing of reports and peer-reviewed publications, and will be involved in research dissemination.
Candidates must have a good BA or BSC degree in a relevant discipline (minimum 2.1), and should have experience of participatory action research. The ability to work well and communicate within a team are essential.
