Research Assistant Ref: 42256 (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Sussex; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Brighton is seeking a part-time Research Assistant on a fixed term contract. You will support a public health intervention project for young women who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). This role involves trial coordination, engaging young participants, and supporting data collection. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and experience in supporting vulnerable individuals, with an understanding of clinical trials. Flexible working options including remote work are available.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience supporting vulnerable young people, either personally or professionally.
• Experience in a research, clinical, or support capacity.
• Understanding of the randomised controlled trial approach.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trial coordination for the Looking Forward Project.
• Engage with young women to invite consent and perform screening assessments.
• Collect data and report recruitment and assessment figures.

Skills

Good communication and presentation skills

Ability to organise and work to targets

Experience supporting vulnerable young people

Understanding of randomised controlled trial approach

Education

Relevant degree and/or equivalent experience

Job description

Research Assistant Ref: 42256 (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.4 FTE / 14.6 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need). Proportion of remote working can be considered. Core working hours are between 09:00-17:00, Monday to Friday.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

As a Research Assistant at Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS), you will support an exciting new project focused on a public health intervention for young women who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) living in coastal areas in the UK. The Looking Forward Project aims to explore the feasibility, effectiveness, and cost-effectiveness of a hope-focused intervention. You will support day‑to‑day trial co‑ordination, including working with local authorities and charities to identify and refer young women to the trial. You will engage young women, invite consent, perform screening assessments and support baseline and follow‑up assessments via phone, videoconferencing, and in‑person meetings. You will collect and enter data and report accurate recruitment and assessment figures. The role would be contracted until 31/01/2027 in the first instance with potential for further extension.

About you

The successful candidate should have a relevant degree and/or equivalent experience, good communication and presentation skills, and the ability to organise themselves and work to targets. The candidate should have a personal experience of supporting vulnerable young people and/or professional experience of working with this group in a research, clinical, or support capacity. An understanding of randomised controlled trial approach is required.

Location

Brighton, UK

Contact

Please contact Charlotte Rawlinson, Trial Manager, [e-mail] for informal enquiries.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK. Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.