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Research adjunct (Fixed Term, Part Time):Job description:Job location: Nottingham Job location: University Park This is an excellent opportunity for a talented and motivated researcher with practice of using large database for research, to join the Centre for Academic Primary Care in carrying out research aimed at assessing the associations between lithium use, and the long-term risk of dementia. The purpose of this function will be to undertake supervised research involving use of anonymised electronic routine primary care records from the Clinical Practice Research Datalink (CPRD) to assess the long-term risk of dementia connected with use of lithium prescribed for the treatment of mental health conditions in older adults. The appointed candidate will be responsible for managing the CPRD dataset, conducting statistical analyses in conformity with the research protocol, working in conjunction with others in the research team to achieve objectives and deadlines of the research project, writing up results for publication, and leading other dissemination activities. You will work in a study team with Dr Barbara Iyen, Professor Carol Coupland and Professor Tony Avery in the Centre for Academic Primary Care, as well as Professor Martin Orrell in the Institute of Mental Health. The Centre for Academic Primary Care has a number of continuing national and international research collaborations, so you will have the opportunity to use the initiative and creativity of peers and senior colleagues to identify areas for research, develop research methods and extend the research portfolio of the team. This is a part-time (14.5 hours per week) fixed-term post available for 10 months. Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment function. Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Barbara Iyen, email barbara.iyen@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted. Our university is a supportive, inclusive, caring and positive community. We welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs - indeed this very diversity is vital to our success, it is fundamental to our values and enriches life on campus. Lgain more about the university commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We are delighted to share that we are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award. We want you to succeed in our recruitment process and have published Candidate Guidance for you to access information and support on application and interview process. We offer a range of benefits, visit Your Benefits website to lgain what we can offer you. We welcome applications from UK, Europe and from across the globe and we want to make your transition to living in the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page to find out more. Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the significant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration. Skills:
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