Research Associate Job - London - South East | Office, Clerical & Administration

Job Description

About the Role

This post is part of an exciting project that seeks to understand how discrimination impacts health in at-risk groups. This temporary post (FTE equivalent 3.5 months) involves supporting and finalising publications arising from the project. Work includes literature searching, drafting and revising manuscripts for publication in academic journals. The project is funded by the Academy of Medical Sciences.

About the Team

The post is based at the Health Psychology Section, Guy's Campus, King's College London.

The post holder will work alongside Dr Ruth Hackett.

If you have any questions or queries about this post, please email ruth.hackett@kcl.ac.uk

Qualifications

PhD in Public Health, Psychology, Epidemiology, or similar.

Skills

Experience required

Candidates must hold a PhD or have equivalent research experience in Public Health, Psychology, Epidemiology, or similar. This is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered.

Experience of writing for peer reviewed academic journals and publishing in these is essential. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills and will be able to work independently within agreed timeframes.

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