Research Assistant

Oxford Brookes University; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK seeks a highly motivated Research Assistant for a fixed-term role to support the National Institute for Health and Care Research engagement program. The candidate should have a PhD or be nearing completion in a relevant field and possess recent research experience in higher education or applied health. Key responsibilities include supporting engagement activities and evaluating experiences of various stakeholders. This role fosters inclusivity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD or near completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant subject.
• Recent experience in research within higher education or applied health.
• Intermediate level skills in evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of engagement activities for students and their managers.
• Evaluate the experience of various stakeholders including students and employers.
• Promote and evidence the impact of SCIP through data collection and analysis.

Skills

Research skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

PhD or near completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant subject

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

This is a 0.2 fte fixed term role until 31 August 2028.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Research Assistant to join the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery. This is an exciting opportunity to drive the engagement programme and an evaluation of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) South Central INSIGHT Programme (SCIP) to inspire early career Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals into research-inclusive careers.

Working closely with the SCIP team you will support the implementation of engagement activities for students undertaking the programme, their managers and the wider research network. You will support the programme team to evaluate the experience of a wide variety of perspectives including, but not limited to, students, employers, or service users. You will undertake strategic activities that promote and evidence the impact of SCIP, as well as inform recommendations for continual learning & improvement. This will involve the collection of various data sources and their analyses and the preparation of reports and presentations for a range of target audiences.

Essential requirements

• PhD or near completion of a doctoral degree in a relevant subject.
• Recent experience in research within higher education or applied health.
• Intermediate level skills in evaluation.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility.

Desirable requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with research instrument design and ethical approval processes.

For an informal discussion please contact Professor Lorraine Dixon email [e-mail] or Associate Professor Marion Waite [e-mail]

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles : we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

Please note that this role will not attract sufficient points to obtain a sponsored Skilled Worker visa under the points-based immigration system.