Research Assistant

Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract for 12 months

Salary details: Grade 6 - £32,296 to £36,924 per annum, pro rata if part-time

Hours per week: 37.5

About the role

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Research Assistant to join the Diabetes Research Centre at the University of Leicester. As a Research Assistant, you will support a range of health psychology and self-management research projects, including the M3 programme, an NIHR-funded initiative focused on developing and testing a disease management intervention for adults with early-onset type 2 diabetes.

Your responsibilities will include supporting research tasks such as liaising with NHS organisations, collecting and analysing qualitative data, and obtaining ethics and governance approvals. You will contribute to mixed-methods data collection, using tools such as NVIVO, and participate in the preparation of grant applications and academic papers. Additionally, you will engage with research participants, including healthcare professionals and patients, and support the smooth running of projects through administrative tasks and regular reporting.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of an impactful research programme and collaborate with researchers both within the University and across external institutions.

About you

You will hold a first degree in a subject relevant to health services research or psychology and have experience conducting research, either through paid employment or as a student. You must be proficient in Microsoft Word and other related software, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team are essential.

We are looking for someone who demonstrates research potential and a passion for contributing to high-quality research. Experience or interest in health-related issues, especially in the fields of diabetes or cardiovascular diseases, would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will have good analytical skills and a willingness to travel, as some of the work may involve visiting other sites.

If you are excited about the opportunity to be part of a leading research team and contribute to significant health interventions, we encourage you to apply.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Dr Michelle Hadjiconstantinou on mh333@leicester.ac.uk

Applications for job share will be considered. 

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 06 November 2024

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