Research Assistant

Royal Holloway, University of London; Egham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Holloway, University of London invites applications for a full-time Research Assistant in the Department of Health Studies. This role focuses on the BAC4RumA project, exploring alternatives to antibiotics for cattle and tilapia in Nigeria. The position includes responsibilities for data collection, analysis, and report writing, offering opportunities for training and development within a supportive university environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Season Ticket Loans

Eyesight testing support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in data analysis and field data collection.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Relevant academic background in health studies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection in Nigeria.
• Perform data analysis and write academic reports.
• Collaborate with international teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Field data collection

Report writing

Education

Relevant degree in health studies or related field

Job description

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Research Assistant

Department of Health Studies

Location
Egham

Salary
£34,227 per annum - including London Allowance
This is the expected starting salary for this post. Appointment at a higher point may be made for candidates who demonstrate exceptional skills and experience relevant to the role.

Post Type
Full Time

Hours per Week
35

Weeks per Year
52

Closing Date
23.59 hours BST on Wednesday 18 June 2025

Reference
0625-122

Right to work: Please note that it will not be possible for the University to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship to the successful candidate. Therefore, the candidate must be eligible to work in the UK or have leave to remain in the UK, with the right to work for the duration of employment, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

Position Details

Applications are invited for a full-time Research Assistant position in the Department of Health Studies, based in Egham, Surrey. The appointment is initially for one year with a potential extension until November 2026, funded by the BAC4RumA project, which explores alternatives to antibiotics for cattle and farmed tilapia in Nigeria.

The post holder will be responsible for field data collection in Nigeria, data analysis, and academic report writing. The focus will primarily be on work related to ruminants. The role involves working directly with Dr Mahmoud Eltholth and international collaborators in the UK, Spain, and Nigeria.

Benefits include:

• Generous annual leave
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Additional schemes such as Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans, and eyesight testing support
• Free parking

The university is situated on a beautiful campus near Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London. For an informal discussion, contact Dr Mahmoud Eltholth at [e-mail]. For application queries, contact [e-mail]. Please quote reference 0625-112. The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 18 June 2025. The interview date will be confirmed later.

Further details and application link are available online. The university supports hybrid working arrangements, allowing some remote work.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page.