Research Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Psychology for a part-time Research Assistant with an interest in alcohol research, looking to use their qualitative and quantitative research skills to make an impact on health inequalities in alcohol harm.

The research assistant will work on the project “Understanding barriers to the use of alcohol-free and low-alcohol (No/Lo) drinks to reduce alcohol consumption among individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds”, funded by the Institute of Alcohol Studies.

You will work with an experienced team of researchers, including Dr Merve Mollaahmetoglu, Dr Inge Kersbergen, and Professor John Holmes. You will also join the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG), who conduct innovative research on alcohol policy, tobacco control, and gambling harm, with significant policy and practice implications nationally and internationally.

This is an exciting opportunity for a researcher to gain experience in participant recruitment, develop their research skills, and contribute to the dissemination of findings, including academic publications.

A master’s or other postgraduate degree in a relevant subject, and experience of conducting semi-structured interviews and recruiting participants from underrepresented backgrounds, are desirable but not essential.

As a research assistant, you will play a role in achieving the project’s aims and contribute to its outputs, including academic papers, blog posts, and public engagement events.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your research skills, particularly in qualitative and quantitative methods, while contributing to research with real-world implications for alcohol policy. You will also gain valuable experience networking with the wider SARG team, which includes experts from diverse fields such as public health, epidemiology, and psychology.

We are committed to exploring flexible working opportunities which benefit the individual and University.

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