RESEARCH ASSISTANT (COMMUNITY)

Swansea University / Prifysgol Abertawe; Medicine Lake (MT); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Swansea University is seeking a part-time Research Assistant (Community) to support an established public health research programme. The role involves recruiting participants, collecting and analysing data and samples, under the PI's direction.

You will contribute to data entry and analysis, prepare reports and draft papers, and collaborate with internal and third-sector partners. Welsh language and equality commitments are highlighted in the role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in public health or a related subject.
• Fluency in Farsi is required.
• Experience with quantitative research and working with sanctuary-seeking communities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit study participants and support data and sample collection.
• Handle data entry, cleaning, polishing and analysis.
• Prepare reports and draft papers describing research results.
• Collaborate with colleagues within the Faculty and external partners.

Skills

Fluent in Farsi

Quantitative research experience

Experience with sanctuary-seeking data

Education

Degree in public health or related subject

Job description

Research Assistant (Community)

Job Number SU01732 Contract Type Fixed Term Salary £34,610 to £38,784 per annum Working Pattern Part Time Faculty/Directorate Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Location Singleton Campus, Swansea Closing Date 1 Nov 2026 Interview Date 11 Nov 2026 Informal Enquiries Laura Galante [e-mail]

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is a part-time post of 7 hours per week (0.2 FTE), offered on a fixed-term basis for an initial period of 12 months.

The postholder will contribute to an established research programme, recruiting participants and supporting the collection and analysis of data and samples.

Working under the direction of the Principal Investigator, you will recruit study participants and undertake data and sample collection and sample analysis.

You will be responsible for data entry, data polishing and data analysis, and will contribute to the conduct of research, gathering and preparing data, generating original ideas and presenting results.

You will prepare reports and draft papers describing research results, and will interact professionally with collaborators within the Faculty, across the University and in third-sector organisations.

Applicants

Applicants must hold a degree in public health or a related subject, be fluent in Farsi, and have experience of quantitative research and working or volunteering with sanctuary-seeking communities.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed