Sheffield Alcohol Research Group (SARG) is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Research Associate (G7) or Research Fellow (G8). SARG is an internationally leading centre for alcohol policy, epidemiological and health economic research, bringing together disciplines including public health, operational research, psychology, sociology, engineering, and economics. The group carries out innovative research relating to the prevention of physical and mental ill health caused by alcohol consumption, and more recently smoking. Founded in 2008, SARG is supported by a large number of grants from funders including the MRC, ESRC, NIHR and Wellcome.
The University of Sheffield has provided strategic funding for SARG to invest in developing its research programme. We are therefore seeking an experienced researcher to work closely with SARG’s senior management team to develop a number of research grant applications over an 18 month period. This will include a large consortium or programme grant.
As a Research Associate, you should have experience of leading or collaborating on research grant applications. As a Research Fellow, you should possess a sound understanding of all aspects of generating academic funding bids and have experience of successful grant applications and of submitting a large grant application as a lead or co-investigator (e.g. with a budget over £300k). At both levels, you should have experience of conducting rapid literature reviews, preparatory data exploration and analysis, and stakeholder engagement or co-production.
You should possess strong spoken and written communication skills for liaising with multiple partners and external bodies. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. You should be able to independently plan and deliver work with minimal supervision and direction.
This role provides excellent opportunities to develop your career and shape your own future research programme. You will also engage routinely with policy stakeholders and participate in generating research impact within a supportive, flexible and friendly environment.
The post would suit a public health researcher with a strong grounding in epidemiology, health economics or related disciplines. An appreciation of wider public health policy and political considerations is desirable.
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