Research Assistant

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research-intensive university in the UK seeks an early career researcher to join a growing team focused on quality of life outcomes in health research. The role involves conducting qualitative interviews with prostate cancer patients and their caregivers to inform patient-centric care and support. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong qualitative research skills. This part-time position is based in Leeds with potential for remote work.

Benefits

42 days of holiday

Generous pension scheme

Health and Wellbeing discounts

Access to personal development courses

On-site childcare options

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in psychology, social or health care studies.
• Experience in qualitative research methods.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze qualitative interviews with patients.
• Understand perspectives on radiotherapy treatment.
• Guide clinical trial design based on findings.

Skills

Qualitative research methodology

Data collection and analysis

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

First degree in psychology or health studies

Job description

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge? Do you have a background in qualitative or mixed methods research in health research? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK's leading research intensive Universities?

This post will provide an opportunity to work within a growing research group which performs studies focused on quality of life outcomes in health research. The work will involve undertaking qualitative research as part of a study called MAPP-RT (Modelling And Patient Perspectives to optimise pelvic Radiotherapy). The study is funded through an NIHR Advanced Fellowship.

Working closely with colleagues from the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, this project will involve undertaking and analysing qualitative interviews with patients with prostate cancer, and their caregivers, to understand their perspectives about radiotherapy treatment. The outcome will be used to guide the design of a clinical trial, and to help us prepare person‑centred information and support.

With a first degree in a relevant subject e.g. psychology, social or health care studies, you will have good knowledge of qualitative research methodology, and experience with collecting, analysing and interpreting qualitative data. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work well individually and within a multidisciplinary team, which includes clinicians, researchers, and a trials unit.

This is a new part‑time post (2.5 days per week) funded within the NIHR Advanced Fellowship. The post is based at St James's University Hospital, Bexley Wing, Leeds and where possible some working from home will be supported.

What we offer in return

• 26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That's 42 days a year!
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state‑of‑the‑art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
• All FMH staff are entitled to ten days staff development per year (pro rata). Please speak to your Line Manager about how you can utilise these.
• Access to on‑site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!