Research Assistant

University of Kent; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Canterbury seeks a Research Assistant passionate about research and experienced in behavioral science. The role involves supporting clinical research projects, assisting with literature searches, participant recruitment, and administrative tasks related to research governance. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and have prior experience in scientific research, particularly using digital technologies. This position offers a hybrid working environment and generous leave and pension benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days' leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• A relevant degree in behavioural sciences or a closely-related discipline.
• Experience in scientific research is essential.
• Previous research experience using digital technologies is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administrative tasks associated with the research project.
• Provide support to Patient and Public Involvement projects.
• Support and prepare research ethics and governance applications.
• Organise and promote research recruitment events through various media.

Skills

Behavioural science

Scientific research

Digital technologies

Education

Masters or first class bachelor's degree in behavioural sciences or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about Research? Do you have experience in behavioural science? If so, we would welcome an application from you.

The Research Assistant will join the Kent and Medway Medical School research group, contributing to the development of clinical research projects and grants.

Working under the supervision of Professor Sukhi Shergill, the Research Assistant will support research projects by contributing to literature searches, study design, participant recruitment and assessment, analysis, writing and disseminating information and contributing to creative outputs, as well as supporting on KMMS grant development.

As a Research Assistant you can expect to be involved in:

• Undertaking administrative tasks associated with the research project, including the planning and organisation of the project and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Providing support to Patient and Public Involvement projects
• Supporting and preparing research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate
• Carrying out research recruitment administration, involving the organisation, promotion, and publicity of various events (to include flyers, websites, social media).

What will you bring to the role?

• A masters or first class bachelors degree in behavioural sciences or a closely-related discipline or equivalent
• Previous experience in scientific research
• Previous research experience using digital technologies

What we can offer in return

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You\'ll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days\' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [e-mail] quoting reference number KMMS-088-26.

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

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