Research Assistant

This role will be based on the university campus, with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

My First 1000 Days project

Are you interested in improving the long-term development and life chances of children born into disadvantaged communities? Do you have an undergraduate degree in a subject relevant to food and nutrition, physical activity, language and cognitive development, or childhood and disability? Do you have experience of collecting and analysing qualitative data?

We are recruiting a Research Assistant to work on the ‘My First 1000 Days’ project, a project aimed at improving the long-term development and life chances of children born into some of the most disadvantaged communities in Leeds, Yorkshire. Funded by a substantial donation from an individual donor, the project will harness expertise from research groups across the University and work with a range of regional and international partners. This project has differing workstreams that represent a holistic approach to the crucial first 1000 days of a child’s life. The project will determine the feasibility of implementing group care with new parents/primary caregivers and their 0–2-year-olds in Leeds. The project outcomes will influence and inform national policy, especially around how supporting early parenting can impact language and cognitive development, healthy behaviours, and support the flourishing of disabled children. 

You will assist with the My First 1000 Days research activities which will include producing study documents, recruiting research participants/sites, and collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data. 

The University of Leeds is one of the top 80 universities in the world.  We have a truly global community, with more than 39,000 students from 170 different countries and over 9,000 staff of 100 different nationalities.  Established in 1904, we have a strong tradition of academic excellence, reflected in first-class student education, along with world-leading research that has a real impact around the globe. 

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team, and self-development courses including languages, Creative Writing, Wellbeing Therapies and much more.
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!   

If you are looking for a role that will give you experience of working on a busy research project and the opportunity to hone your qualitative research skills, apply today.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Jason Halford, Head of School of Psychology 

Email: J.Halford@leeds.ac.uk

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Further details:

• Candidate Brief

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