SOP-016-25 - Research Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Research Assistant to join a grant-funded project on sleep and cognitive health. The role involves conducting experiments and organizing research activities. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in related fields and experience in scientific research. The post offers hybrid working options and generous leave, along with a supportive and collaborative environment. Applications must be submitted via the University’s online application system.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

43 days’ leave per year

Excellent pension scheme

Corporate healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or equivalent degree in social or behavioral sciences or similar.
• Previous experience in scientific research.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis.
• Proven ability to communicate with various professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments and record outcomes.
• Organize recruitment events and collect data.
• Analyze biological samples and disseminate information.
• Engage with collaborators on project outputs.

Skills

Scientific research

Statistics

Effective communication

Education

Undergraduate or equivalent degree in social or behavioral sciences

Job description

The Research Assistant will join the Kent and Medway Medical School research group, contributing to a new programme grant funded by the Wellcome Trust, “Sleep and circadian health disturbances in psychosis and depression: the cascading impacts of impairments in cognitive control.”

Working under the supervision of Professor Lall, the Research Assistant will support this project by organising research activities, disseminating information and contributing to creative outputs. The post holder will also have the opportunity to register for a PhD (fees covered at the ‘home’ fee rate).

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

• Undertaking research, e.g. by planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments
• Organising research activities including recruitment events, contribute to data collection and follow-up of participants
• Collecting and analyse biological samples (saliva, blood)
• Working on and disseminate project outputs and engage with collaborators

What will you bring to the role ?

• A undergraduate or equivalent degree in social or behavioural, neuroscience sciences or a closely related discipline or equivalent
• Previous experience in scientific research
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with range of different people including colleagues, collaborators, senior professionals, and students

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

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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 SOP-016-25

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