Research Assistant Ref: 44275 (Part Time, Fixed Term)

University of Sussex; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sussex is seeking a Research Assistant to join the Clean Slate at Scale project, an Innovate UK-funded collaboration evaluating a digital detoxification and recovery service across Kent, Surrey and Sussex.

You will support study set-up, ethics, governance, data collection and analysis, and dissemination within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to contribute to publications and future research.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting health, clinical, psychological, or applied research projects.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail; ability to manage research data accurately and securely.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study set-up, ethics and governance activities.
• Support participant follow-up, data collection and data management.
• Conduct data analysis and contribute to dissemination and reporting.
• Engage with NHS, academic, industry and public collaborators and contribute to publications.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data management

Research methods

Education

Degree in Psychology / Public Health / Health Sciences / Social Sciences / Epidemiology

Job description

About The Role

The University of Sussex is seeking to appoint a Research Assistant to join Clean Slate at Scale, a major Innovate UK-funded collaborative research project evaluating a novel digitally enabled alcohol detoxification and recovery service across Kent, Surrey and Sussex. The Research Assistant will play a central role in the University's evaluation work package. Working closely with Dr Faith Matcham and colleagues across Sussex and partner organisations, the postholder will support study set-up, ethics and governance activities, participant follow-up, data collection, data management, analysis, dissemination, and patient and public involvement activities. The postholder will be part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team spanning psychology, public health, health economics, clinical services, and digital health innovation. The role offers experience across the full research lifecycle, from study set-up, ethics and governance activities, and data collection through to analysis, dissemination, and research impact. Working closely with NHS, academic, industry, and public contributors, the successful candidate will have opportunities to contribute to publications, conference presentations, and the development of future research. This post would be particularly suitable for an individual seeking to develop a career in health, psychological, public health, or applied research, including those considering future doctoral study.

About You

You will have a degree in Psychology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related discipline, and experience supporting health, clinical, psychological, or applied research projects. You will be highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage research data accurately and securely. You will be a strong communicator who is comfortable working both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will have the ability to manage your workload effectively, contribute to multiple aspects of a research project, and build positive working relationships with academic, NHS, industry, and public stakeholders. Ideally, you will have experience of participant-facing research activities, such as recruitment, interviews, or outcome assessments, and some familiarity with research ethics, governance processes, and data analysis. Experience of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods would be advantageous, as would an interest in digital health, addiction, mental health, public health, or health services research. This role would suit someone seeking to develop a career in health or applied research, including individuals considering future doctoral study. You will be enthusiastic about contributing to a high-profile collaborative project and motivated to develop your skills across the full research lifecycle, from study delivery and data collection through to analysis, publication, and research impact.

About Our School

Our Psychology school has a rich history extending over half-a-century, marked from the start by our variety of research and courses. From the ground-breaking work of scholars such as Stuart Sutherland and Marie Jahoda, we've grown to cover all areas of psychology. The School was formally established in 2009, bringing together academics across biological, cognitive, developmental, clinical and social psychology into one School. We've now entered the second decade of our existence as one of the largest and most influential academic communities for psychology in the country! Anchored by our core values of kindness, integrity, inclusion, collaboration and courage, our research and teaching address societal challenges to create a better world. Please find further information regarding the School of Psychology. The School of Psychology is proud to hold a Gold Athena Swan Award.

Why work here

Our university is situated off the A27, next to the beautiful South Downs where you will enjoy everything that our 150-acre campus has to offer. We are accessible by public transport; Falmer train station is a five-minute walk to campus and several bus stops are located within campus. We also have dedicated cycling paths and encourage our staff to use these with our offering of a cycle to work scheme. Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

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Eligibility

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Visa Sponsorship Queries: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. This is due to the part-time nature of the role, as the salary doesn’t meet the threshold for sponsorship. The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

Further Key Information

Please contact Dr Faith Matcham ([e-mail]) for informal enquiries.