Research Assistant - Neonatal Care & Family Support (Part-Time)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work options

Job summary

The University of Cambridge is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a national study on outcomes for children born prematurely. You will help set up the project, recruit families, and conduct in-person data collection with families and NHS service providers.

Applicants should have an undergraduate or Masters in psychology, public health, paediatrics or related fields, with strong communication and organisational skills; experience with children or families is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or Masters qualification in psychology, public health, paediatrics or related field.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Experience (salaried or voluntary) working with children or families is essential.
• Experience in programming and/or data management would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the set-up and management of the project.
• Recruit families to participate in the research.
• Play a key role in in-person data collection with families and service providers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Experience with children/families

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

R

Python

MATLAB

Job description

The University of Cambridge is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support a national study on outcomes for children born prematurely. You will help set up the project, recruit families, and conduct in-person data collection with families and NHS service providers.

Applicants should have an undergraduate or Masters in psychology, public health, paediatrics or related fields, with strong communication and organisational skills; experience with children or families is essential.