Research Assistant/PhD position in Manchester

[Colette Mckay <Colette.Mckay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear List, please see below for advert for a new 3-year research  
assistant position based at South Manchester Hospital Trust. The  
position has potential for someone with the right background (postgrad  
audiology qualification) to complete a PhD. Closing date is Sept 25th.


University Hospital of South Manchester Foundation Trust

Research Clinical Scientist



Withington Community Hospital, in collaboration with the University of  
Manchester, has secured three-year funding from the National Institute  
of Health Research to undertake a series of studies investigating  
cochlear dead regions (DRs) in adults.  The project will investigate  
both the prevalence of DRs in new hearing aid referrals and the  
benefits conferred by a variety of amplification options.

A researcher/clinical scientist is required to manage the day-to-day  
running of the project and will be responsible for all aspects of data  
collection and analysis.

Knowledge of tests procedures for diagnosing dead regions and  
familiarity with NHS hearing instruments is highly desirable. You  
should have good written and oral communication and organisational  
skills, be a team player, and have the ability to work independently  
and show initiative.

The post will suit an individual who is motivated to undertake  
research that translates basic research into benefit for patients.   
There would be the opportunity to enrol for a PhD, maintain clinical  
skills, and contribute to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching.

You should possess a postgraduate qualification in Audiology and  
preferably have completed (or be working towards) the BAA certificate  
in audiological competence (CAC).

The appointment is fixed-term for three years and will be Band 6  
salary range £29091 - £38352 (under review)

The appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced CRB disclosure.

Informal inquiries may be made to Dr Kevin J Munro, tel: +44 (0) 161  
275 3360 (email Kevin.j.munro@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx) or Dr Graham Day, tel:  
+44 (0) 161 217 3150 (email graham.day@xxxxxxxxxxx).