Research Assistant

Cardiff University; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff University seeks a full-time researcher for the COMBaT project aimed at improving care for glioma patients. The role involves conducting systematic reviews, qualitative analysis, and collaboration with healthcare stakeholders. The position offers an academic environment and substantial benefits, fostering diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

45 days annual leave including bank holidays

Local pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Annual increments within pay scale

Qualifications

• Experience in health research or related fields is essential.
• Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct systematic reviews and secondary analysis of qualitative interviews.
• Facilitate Delphi surveys and implementation workshops with stakeholders.
• Support various project work packages across the COMBaT project.

Skills

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

PhD or equivalent in a relevant field

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a research team to develop the core person-focused outcomes needed to identify and assess the care needs of people living with glioma (the most common type of malignant brain tumour) and determine how to implement these in NHS settings.

The successful candidate will work with Dr Stephanie Sivell on the mixed methods, multi-stage COMBaT project (Core Outcomes to Measure clinical needs in primary Brain Tumours) funded by Cancer Research Wales Brain Tumour Research Initiative (BATRI). The postholder will support the work across all planned work packages which include an updated systematic review, secondary analysis of qualitative interviews, a Delphi survey and an implementation workshop with key stakeholders.

The successful candidate will be working at the Marie Curie Research Centre, within the Division of Population Medicine at Heath Park.

Informal enquiries about the role should be directed to: Dr Stephaine Sivell, Research Fellow on [e-mail].

This post is full time (35 hours per week), available immediately and is fixed term until 31 January 2027.

Salary £33,482 - £36,130 per annum (Grade 5)
Appointments to roles at Cardiff University are usually made at bottom of scale unless in exceptional circumstances

The majority of roles at Cardiff University are currently operating under “blended working” arrangements, with staff having the flexibility to work partly from home and partly from the University campus depending on specific business requirements. Discussions around these arrangements can take place after the successful candidate has been appointed.

Cardiff University offers many excellent benefits, including 45 days annual leave (incl bank holidays), local pension scheme, a cycle to work scheme and other travel initiatives, annual increments within the pay scale, and more. It is


Closing date: Tuesday, 1 July 2025

Cardiff University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We therefore welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of sex, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

Cardiff University is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), which means that in hiring and promotion decisions we will evaluate applicants on the quality of their research, not publication metrics or the identity of the journal in which the research is published. More information is available at: Responsible research assessment - Research - Cardiff University

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

£33,482 to £36,130 per annum (Grade 5)