SENIOR RESEARCHERS
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Reports to: Social & Behavioural Research Manager
Department: Policy, Information and Communications
Location: Stratford w/ high-flex (1-2 days per week in the office) or home-based anywhere in the UK
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week. We are open to discussing further flexibility for the successful candidates.
Positions available: 2
Closing date: Wednesday 26 April 2023, 23:55
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That’s why we we’re looking for someone talented, someone determined, someone like you.
We have an exciting opportunity for two Senior Researchers to join our team. We need you to conduct and commission research to drive improvement in cancer prevention, diagnosis, screening and treatment.
Further to this, you’ll play a key role in developing research tools, conducting literature reviews, analysing and interpreting data, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and sharing insights both internally and externally e.g., through verbal and written reports, publications and presentations.
What will you be doing?
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Applying behavioural science models, frameworks and methods to the design and evaluation of evidence-based behaviour change interventions/health service innovations
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Project managing and providing advice on the design and delivery of research/evaluation (including health service innovations and/or behaviour change interventions) to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that the methods, analyses and communication of results are appropriate, high quality and have maximum impact
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Interpreting and communicating research/evaluation results effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including presenting findings at key meetings and conferences
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Collaborating with and influencing internal stakeholders to ensure effective use of research, evaluation and behavioural science theory and evidence
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Working with teams across the directorate on communications plans for the dissemination of key publications, e.g., final reports, peer-reviewed papers and conference posters/presentations
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Carrying out literature reviews (peer-reviewed and grey literature), interpreting, synthesising and presenting findings to a high standard to internal and external stakeholders
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Preparing PowerPoint decks, one pagers, reports, and conference presentations/posters to a high standard
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Maintaining a good working knowledge of research evidence relevant to specific projects through interrogation of the evidence base and via internal and external networks
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Maintaining and developing effective working relationships with CRUK colleagues, key stakeholders, academics/NHS partners, other experts and external suppliers.
What skills are we looking for?
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Experience working as a researcher or evaluation specialist, ideally in health
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In-depth knowledge of social science/ behavioural science/ health services research, ideally relevant to cancer prevention, diagnosis, screening and treatment
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Understanding of methods, theories, models and frameworks from social and behavioural sciences, including how to select and apply these to specific research questions
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Extensive experience carrying out quantitative and qualitative analysis
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Project management experience and an ability to deliver work on time and on budget.
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Ability to quickly analyse and draw robust conclusions from scientific papers and reports
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Experience in survey design and analysis
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Proficient with statistical analysis software (e.g. STATA or SPSS).
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What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that’s impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We don’t forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work – from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy – will change the world. It’s exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won’t be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
There’s a place for everyone at Cancer Research UK. Our vision is to create a charity where everyone feels like they belong, benefits from and participates in, the work we do. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented, and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.
If you’re interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we’d still love to hear from you. We don’t expect everyone to meet all of the criteria listed.
We want to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore ask you to inform us of any concerns you have or any adjustments you might need to enable this to happen by emailing us at
recruitment@cancer.org.uk
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Unfortunately, we are unable to recruit anyone below the age of 18, so that we can protect young people from health & safety and safeguarding risks.