Via www.jobs.ac.uk. The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research at the University of Cambridge is recruiting a Research Assistant to join a multidisciplinary team.
The researcher will be part of a large ProActive follow-up study being coordinated jointly within the GPPCRU and the MRC Epidemiology Unit, Institute of Metabolic Science, Addenbrooke's Hospital. It will investigate the lasting influence of an earlier high-profile project, which was designed to promote physical activity amongst healthy people identified as being at risk of developing diabetes.
Applicants should have a good first degree in a relevant subject (such as sociology, social anthropology or psychology), be able to demonstrate qualities of flexibility, good organisational and communication skills, computer literacy and be able to work to deadlines. We seek a team player, able to play a key role in the primary care research in the Unit.
Salary: 22,332-25,135, for a 2 year fixed term contract.
For details of how to apply for the post and more information about the ProActive follow-up study, contact Liz Hewitt, unit co-ordinator,
[email protected].
Informal enquiries about the post can be made to Dr Simon Cohn,
[email protected].
The closing date for applications is
26 May 2008. Interviews will take place between 16-20 June 2008. Please click on the link below for further details.
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