The research assistant will undertake mixed-methods research as part of a Cancer Research UK-funded project which aims to expand and evaluate a recently-developed online tobacco data monitoring tool. The tool brings together UK indicators of tobacco use and cessation from a large number of data source in one place using a consistent and easy-to-use format, and has the potential to increase the use and reach of publicly available data on tobacco use and related indicators.
The purpose of this role will be to identify and manage new data for inclusion in the tool, and undertake an evaluation of the tool’s use and utility among key stakeholders using a mixed-methods approach including a quantitative survey and qualitative interviews with a range of stakeholders.