Research Assistant (Part-time, Fixed term)

University-of-Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nottingham is inviting applications for a Research Assistant (Part-time, Fixed term) at University Park. The role focuses on ageing well, falls prevention, and related public health research within NIHR ARC EM, contributing to both qualitative and quantitative studies.

The successful candidate will work under Professor Elizabeth Orton, plan and execute studies, and write up results for publication.

Qualifications

• Will use qualitative and quantitative methodologies.
• Responsibilities include writing up work for publication.
• Experience with primary care data and implementation science frameworks is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct research relating to ageing well, including falls prevention.
• Join an established team led by Professor Elizabeth Orton.
• Write up research for publication and contribute to dissemination.

Job description

Research Assistant (Part-time, Fixed term)

Location
University Park

Salary
£32,080 to £35,608per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience.

Closing Date
Friday 25 September 2026

Reference
MED202526

Applications are invited for an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our National Institute of Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration East Midlands team (NIHR ARC EM). The purpose of this role will be to develop and undertake research relating to ageing well, including falls prevention, in the Building Resilience in Later Life theme. The role holder will be expected to plan and conduct work using qualitative and quantitative methodologies and will be responsible for writing up their work for publication. Candidates with experience working with primary care data and using implementation science frameworks are particularly welcome.

The role holder will join an established team, led by Professor Elizabeth Orton, whose main areas of research interest include applied health research on healthy ageing in the areas of prevention, rehabilitation and long-term care (see previous research here). Research will focus on the adaptation, implementation and scale of effective innovations, building research capacity in the health and care sector and collaboration with partners including other ARC themes in the East Midlands and nationally, other NIHR programmes, Health Innovation Networks, Integrated Care Boards, Local Authorities and health and care providers.

The University of Nottingham is committed to providing competitive employment packages whilst supporting the wellbeing of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including leading fitness and health facilities, staff discounts and travel schemes, along with a generous holiday allowance and a highly attractive pension scheme. The University of Nottingham is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

This part-time (18 hours) position is offered as a fixed-term contract to 30 September 2029. This role is available from the 1 October 2026.

Please contact Elizabeth Orton, [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role.

Further information is available in the role profile.

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