Research Assistant

Brighton and Sussex Medical School; Brighton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Sussex invites applications for a part-time Research Assistant to join the Clean Slate at Scale project, evaluating a novel digitally enabled alcohol detoxification and recovery service across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

The role involves study set-up, ethics governance, data collection and analysis, dissemination, and collaboration with NHS, academic, industry and public stakeholders. A degree in psychology or related health field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Psychology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or related discipline.
• Experience supporting health, clinical, psychological, or applied research projects.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail with data handling capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Support study set-up, ethics and governance activities.
• Participate in participant follow-up, data collection and data management.
• Contribute to data analysis, dissemination, and research outputs.
• Collaborate with NHS, academic, industry and public partners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Highly organised

Experience supporting health research

Team player in multidisciplinary work

Education

Degree in Psychology or Health sciences or related field

Job description

Research Assistant Ref: 44275 (Part Time, Fixed Term)

Location

Brighton, UK

Hours

Part time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.5 FTE / 18.25 hours per week. Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Grade 6 starting at £34,610 to £38,784 per annum, pro rata if part time.

Contract Type

Fixed Term Contract

About the role

The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join Clean Slate at Scale, a major Innovate UK-funded collaborative research project evaluating a novel digitally enabled alcohol detoxification and recovery service across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

The Research Assistant will play a central role in the University's evaluation work package. Working closely with Dr Faith Matcham and colleagues across Sussex and partner organisations, the postholder will support study set-up, ethics and governance activities, participant follow-up, data collection, data management, analysis, dissemination, and patient and public involvement activities.

The postholder will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team spanning psychology, public health, health economics, clinical services, and digital health innovation. The role offers experience across the full research lifecycle, from study set-up, ethics and governance activities, and data collection through to analysis, dissemination, and research impact. Working closely with NHS, academic, industry, and public contributors, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to publications, conference presentations, and the development of future research. This post would be particularly suitable for an individual seeking to develop a career in health, psychological, public health, or applied research, including those considering future doctoral study.

About you

You will have a degree in Psychology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related discipline, and experience supporting health, clinical, psychological, or applied research projects. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage research data accurately and securely.

You will be a strong communicator who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have the ability to manage your workload effectively, contribute to multiple aspects of a research project, and build positive working relationships with academic, NHS, industry, and public stakeholders.

Ideally, you will have experience of participant-facing research activities, such as recruitment, interviews, or outcome assessments, and some familiarity with research ethics, governance processes, and data analysis. Experience of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods would be advantageous, as would an interest in digital health, addiction, mental health, public health, or health services research.

This role would suit someone seeking to develop a career in health or applied research, including individuals considering future doctoral study. You will be enthusiastic about contributing to a high-profile collaborative project and motivated to develop your skills across the full research lifecycle, from study delivery and data collection through to analysis, publication, and research impact.

About our School

Our Psychology school has a rich history extending over half-a-century, marked from the start by our variety of research and courses. From the ground-breaking work of scholars such as Stuart Sutherland and Marie Jahoda, we've grown to cover all areas of psychology.

The School was formally established in 2009, bringing together academics across biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical and social psychology into one School. We've now entered the second decade of our existence as one of the largest and most influential academic communities for psychology in the country!

Anchored by our core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage, our research and teaching address societal challenges to create a better world.

The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme.

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Please contact Dr Faith Matcham ([e-mail]) for informal enquiries.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. This is due to the part-time nature of the role, as the salary doesn’t meet the threshold for sponsorship.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

If you are experiencing any issues using our application portal or if you require adjustments to be made to the selection process, please contact us on [phone] or [e-mail] to discuss your requirements.