Research Assistant

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath seeks a Research Assistant to join their Tobacco Control Research Group, working on impactful public health research. Responsibilities include investigating research topics, maintaining online content, and supporting training programmes, with a commitment to diversity and equality.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discounts at Team Bath gym

Generous pension schemes

Development opportunities including Apprenticeships

Free entry to Holburne Museum

Family-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Skilled at crafting clear, accurate, and compelling writing.
• Experienced in preparing, conducting, and recording research.
• Motivated to update knowledge in the field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate topics and themes relevant to research.
• Maintain and update content and databases on the TobaccoTactics site.
• Support external partners and contribute to training programmes.

Skills

Research preparation and recording

Clear and compelling writing

Knowledge updating motivation

Job description

The Tobacco Control Research Group, part of the Centre for 21st Century Public Health, is seeking a Research Assistant to join their friendly and dynamic team of multi-disciplinary researchers, working at the cutting edge of public health research.

About The Role

As a Research Assistant for TobaccoTactics, you will work with academics, researchers, and professional colleagues to:

• Investigate topics and themes relevant to the group’s research and TobaccoTactics publication plans
• Help to maintain and update content and databases published on the TobaccoTactics site
• Share knowledge with and provide support to external partners and contribute to training programmes run by the Tobacco Control Research Group

Our Ideal Candidate Will Be

• Skilled at crafting clear, accurate, and compelling writing to complement the existing TobaccoTactics content
• Experienced in preparing, conducting, and recording research
• Motivated to update your knowledge and understanding in the field of work
• Free of conflicts of interest related to past work or close relationships with those who work for the tobacco industry

Additional Information

The role is based on the University of Bath campus and offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karin Silver ([e-mail]) or Raouf Alebshehy ([e-mail]).

We celebrate diversity and are committed to equality, including being a Silver Athena SWAN award holder, signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, an accredited Disability Confident Leader, and an autism-friendly university. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities and aim to create a safe, inclusive environment.

What We Can Offer You

Our benefits include:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discounts at the Team Bath gym, on postgraduate tuition, and language courses
• Generous pension schemes and annual leave with discretionary days
• Development opportunities including Apprenticeships and LinkedIn Learning
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum, local discounts, and more
• A family-friendly workplace, relocation allowance, visa reimbursement, and interest-free loan for immigration expenses

Find out more about our benefits and hear from our staff by visiting our website and following us on X and LinkedIn.

Further Details

• Job Description & Person Specification
• Terms and Conditions of Employment

We aim to reduce unconscious bias in our recruitment process, including anonymizing personal details during initial shortlisting.