Research Assistant

University of Bath; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension schemes

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice

Team Bath gym discount

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Job summary

University of Bath invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant to support a programme on improving access to early help for adolescent depression through online self-help interventions. You will join a collaborative clinical research team with a strong public health focus and contribute to data analysis, literature reviews and dissemination across diverse audiences.

The role involves handling both qualitative and quantitative data, engaging with stakeholders including young people

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work to agreed deadlines
• Experience of searching, reviewing and synthesising relevant academic literature. Experience of contributing to systematic reviews would be desirable
• Experience of collecting, managing, and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, with familiarity with relevant software such as R and NVivo desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including young people, parents, clinicians, researchers, and other professionals
• The ability to support research dissemination activities, including using social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to share study information, support recruitment, and communicate findings
• Experience of contributing to academic writing, including preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, would be desirable
• The ability to present research findings through conferences, reports, blogs, and other accessible formats for different audiences

Responsibilities

• Analyse and write up data from pilot studies, supporting implementation projects in early help provider services
• Contribute to the wider work of the spotLight on Adolescent and Young Adult Mood Problems group (LAMP)
• Engage in patient and public involvement (PPI), science communication and dissemination activities
• Work with the programme lead to support research outputs and stakeholder engagement

Skills

Organisational skills

Literature searching

Data analysis

Communication

Dissemination

Academic writing

Public engagement

Tools

R

NVivo

Job description

Salary Starting from £31,236, rising to £37,694

Grade Grade 6

Contract Type Part Time, Fixed Term

Placed on Tuesday 15 September 2026

Reference ED13924

Special Conditions A DBS check is required for this position

This Research Assistant role is an exciting opportunity to work on a programme of work aimed at improving access to early help for adolescent depression using online self-help single session interventions.

About the role

The programme of work is led by Dr Maria Loades, Professor, Clinical Psychologist and NIHR Advanced Fellowship holder, who will work closely with you.

This post is a great opportunity to work in applied clinical research with a public health focus.

This role includes working on a fully powered hybrid effectiveness and implementation RCT of single session interventions for young people aged 13-18 in the UK.

It also includes analysing and writing up data from pilot studies, supporting implementation projects in early help provider services, and contributing to the wider work of the spotLight on Adolescent and Young Adult Mood Problems group (LAMP).

Patient and public involvement (PPI), engagement and science communication are key to the programme of work.

The successful candidate will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work to agreed deadlines
• Experience of searching, reviewing and synthesising relevant academic literature. Experience of contributing to systematic reviews would be desirable.
• Experience of collecting, managing, and analysing qualitative and quantitative data, with familiarity with relevant software such as R and NVivo desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, including young people, parents, clinicians, researchers, and other professionals.
• The ability to support research dissemination activities, including using social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok to share study information, support recruitment, and communicate findings.
• Experience of contributing to academic writing, including preparation of manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, would be desirable.
• The ability to present research findings through conferences, reports, blogs, and other accessible formats for different audiences.

Additional information

This role is offered part time (2 days per week), on fixed term basis with an expected duration of 22 months (or 2.5 days a week for 18 months, depending on the preference of the successful candidate).

For informal discussions about the role please contact Dr Maria Loades on [e-mail] . Note that some remote working could be considered, and will be discussed with the successful candidate.

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive

Right to Work in the UK:

We do not assess immigration or right to work status until offer stage. Being invited to interview does not guarantee you are eligible for visa sponsorship and all offers are conditional on meeting right to work requirements. Further information is available on our application support webpage.

Anonymous shortlisting:

We are constantly seeking to reduce the unconscious bias that enters any assessment process, with the goal of creating an inclusive and equal assessment process. To support this, personal details such as your name, may be removed from application forms at the initial shortlisting stage.