Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Evaluation

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Evaluation & Policy Analysis Unit
Location:  Ormskirk
Salary:  £33,966 to £37,099 per annum pro rata
Fixed Term contract until 31st August 2025
Post Type:  Part Time
Hours Per Week:  21.75
Work Pattern:  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Closing Date:  Monday 20 May 2024
Reference:  EHR0118-0424

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone. 

 About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Evaluation to join a small but growing team of evaluators and researchers at the Evaluation and Policy Analysis Unit at Edge Hill University. We design and conduct evaluations of services and interventions in the public and commercial sector using theory led evaluation approaches. We specialise in theory of change and logic model development as well as evaluations of complex interventions in the health, educational or public service sector. 

 In this role you will be expected to engage positively in research activity in the broad area of Evaluation and Policy Analysis field under the direction of the project lead/principal investigator.

Complete high-quality evaluation and research in the area of Evaluation and Policy Analysis and associated subject areas, leading on data collection and data analysis as well as write up elements of the project, under the direction of the PI.

 For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Axel Kaehne, Reader in Health Services Research at  [email protected]

 About You

As a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Evaluation you will have excellent data analysis skills in quantitative and qualitative research as well as essential knowledge of evaluation frameworks and theories.

You will a have a PhD in in a public policy field or health management/health policy field, excellent communication skills and be able to disseminate complex information to a variety of audiences, demonstrate excellent writing skills in producing high quality outputs and provide good networking skills. You will also be a flexible, adaptable individual who can work under pressure and to tight timescales.

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

• A minimum of 48 days annual leave per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank holiday and University closure days) 
• Access to a range of CPD to support your career development, with three defined pathways for progression.
• Free foreign language evening classes.
• Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resources.
• Automatic enrolment into the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 23.68%
• Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilities
• Beautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.
• Staff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.

 About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.