Freshwinds

Full Time Position
Salary: £26,500 - 28,500 p.a.
(inclusive of 6% pension)

Applications are invited for a graduate research assistant to work on a new two year study, of ‘A trial of healing therapy in a hospital gastroenterology clinic’, research collaboration between Freshwinds Charity and Dept. of Primary Care, University of Birmingham. The post is based at Freshwinds; Integrated Medicine Dept. The post holders primary responsibility is to help coordinate and conduct the study, but also assist in other research activities. Candidates should have good understanding of research methods and experience of research in health and social care.  A strong initiative and good teamwork skill with the ability to carry out their duties independently with limited direct supervision is essential.
 
Freshwinds is a registered charity and helps to support individuals with life threatening and life limiting conditions, as well as those experiencing social exclusion.
 
Application details/form available at: www.freshwinds.org.uk/vacancies/ 
Alternatively e-mail jobs@freshwinds.org.uk
 
Informal enquiries: Dr Rhonda Lee, dr.lee@freshwinds.org.uk

Deadline for applications: 24 February 2010 

Interviews: 2 March 2010