Research Assistant/AssociateUniversity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant/Associate to join our team in the School of Health & Wellbeing.

You will contribute/ make a leading contribution to the Opioids in Pregnancy Study, working with Dr Louise Marryat. This novel study uses routinely-collected data from across the UK, as well as internationally, to explore the long term social, educational and health impacts of exposure to prescribed and illicit opioids in pregnancy. You can find out more on our website: opioidsinpregnancy.gla.ac.uk.

The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

We are looking for someone with skills and experience in analysing complex longitudinal datasets, preferably with experience of working with administrative data, and with an understanding of maternal substance use and/or child development. This post involves working in partnership with people with living and lived experience of substance use. The person therefore needs to demonstrate excellent communication skills with a range of audiences.

Applicants with lived experience of substance use, those who are care experienced, and/or those from diverse backgrounds are particularly welcome to apply.

This post is full-time (35 hours per week) and has funding available until 27th October 2028.

For enquiries regarding this post please contact Dr Louise Marryat: [email protected]

To apply online at: Research Assistant/Associate · University of Glasgow

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan

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