Graduate Research Assistant

University of Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time arrangement (0.2 FTE)

Job summary

University of Exeter is seeking a Graduate Research Assistant to support the XRAD project in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences. The role involves data collection and analysis, organising laboratory assessments, and preparing research outputs for reports, conferences, and public engagement.

The successful candidate will present progress clearly in writing and orally, with experience in co-design workshops and dissemination of findings.

Qualifications

• Educated to first degree level or equivalent in a related field.
• Ability to independently undertake basic data collection and analysis.
• Experience with communicating progress and results in writing and presentations.
• Ability to lead participatory research activities and co-design workshops.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and analysis of research data for XRAD project.
• Organise, set up and conduct laboratory assessments.
• Analyse data and prepare outputs (reports, conferences, website resources, engagement events).
• Lead participatory activities such as co-design meetings/workshops and disseminate results.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Independent working

Co-design facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

About the role

Graduate Research Assistant - This ESRC funded part-time (0.2 FTE) post is available from 1st October 2026 until 30th September 2027. This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by ESRC until 30 September 2027. In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract. We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements. Salary will be £33,951 (pro rata) on Grade E subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

Role

The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Associate to support the work of Dr Tom Arthur. The successful applicant will assist with the collection and analysis of research data, as part of the Extended Reality for Autistic Drivers (XRAD) project: https://medicine.exeter.ac.uk/phss/research/vital/autistic-drivers/. The post will include undertaking a broad range of research activities according to the requirements of the project. This will involve organising, setting up, and conducting laboratory assessments, as well as analysing data and preparing research outputs (e.g. content for scientific reports, conference presentations, website resources, and public engagement events).

About you

The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to independently undertake basic data collection and analysis procedures. They will demonstrate capability for leading participatory research activities, such as the running of co-design meetings/workshops, synthesis of co-created data, and dissemination of co-produced study results.

Location

Exeter

Contract type

Fixed-term contract

Working hours

Part-time (0.2 FTE)

Benefits

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines;
• Support teams that understand the University wide teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly;
• An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development;
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supports high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career;
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy;
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon/Cornwall.

Equity, diversity and inclusion

We are committed to understanding different cultures and perspectives, supporting diverse leadership, and striving for social justice. We encourage applications from all groups underrepresented in our community, including racially minoritised individuals and those with disabilities. Our inclusive, merit based recruitment processes seek to embrace a diverse set of experiences to ensure colleagues feel supported equitably. With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 140 countries, we foster a culture where everyone can thrive. You can read more about our current accreditations and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here, including our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant.

Contact

Please contact Tom Arthur, email: [e-mail].

If you are considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch with us at [e-mail]. You can request reasonable adjustments within your application or by contacting us. You can also choose to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme and find out here how this is managed during our recruitment and onboarding process.