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The NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit (NHBRU) is a partnership between Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, the University of Nottingham and the Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research. It employs approximately
30 academic, technical and administrative staff, all based in newly refurbished Trust premises in the centre of Nottingham and are looking to appoint a Research Assistant/Associate/Fellow to join a multi-disciplinary research team concerned with basic and
translational research on hearing and auditory perception with the aim to increase the benefit from hearing aid technology.
The successful candidate will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings and will work in close association with the research lead, Dr Melanie Ferguson. They
will contribute to the translational research projects into habilitation for hearing loss, primarily in adults. This research aims to seek clinical strategies for overcoming loss of social activity and participation arising from difficulties in hearing. This
will be achieved by developing and evaluating novel intervention strategies for people with hearing loss, which will integrate developments in scientific principles of brain plasticity, learning theory, health behaviour and a patient-centred approach, to improve
clinical practice. The role holder will be part of a small supportive, multi-disciplinary team and will be involved in all aspects of research including development, design, implementation and dissemination of research findings.
Candidates at Research Fellow level should have a PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline. Training and skills in qualitative research methods are essential. Good data management and database skills are also required. Experience
of quantitative research would be desirable. Research experience should cover study design, planning, development of tests, data collection, analysis and interpretation. Candidates at Research Assistant level should have a BSc or equivalent in psychology,
audiology or a related discipline and for Associate level be working towards a PhD. All candidates should have training and skills in research methods, in particular qualitative methods.
This full-time post will be offered on a fixed-term contract for a period of 12 months.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Melanie Ferguson, Research Lead for Habilitation for Hearing Loss and Honorary Associate Professor, tel: +44 (0) 115 823 2600 or email: melanie.ferguson@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx. Please note that applications
sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Apply online:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/jobs/currentvacancies/ref/MED266415
David Maidment, PhD
Research Fellow (University of Nottingham, School of Medicine)
National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit
Ropewalk House, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham, NG1 5DU
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