Research Assistant

Closing date: 23:59 hours BST on Tuesday 28th May 2024

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 36 Months

Expected interview date: To be confirmed

We are the University of Cumbria, for and from Cumbria and our localities, rooted in serving our communities, with people, place and partnership at our heart.

Now is a very exciting time to be joining us because we are delivering a new "Towards 2030" strategic plan focused on making the most of our three most valuable assets; People, Place and Partnerships, to become a catalyst for economic well-being for our region, nationally and internationally.

We are seeking an experienced Research Assistant with a track record in health and/or social care research to join our team. The purpose of this role is to work with the Director of Research for the Institute of Heath in the development and co-ordination of co-produced research and related outputs. The involves supporting a range of activities in the development of research and knowledge exchange specifically related to health and inequalities. The post includes working and communicating with teams, partners, the public and stakeholders, and in preparing and supporting grant applications and the dissemination of outcomes and impact. This is a fixed term appointment for 3 years.

Informal Enquiries: Professor Joy Duxbury | Director of Research Institute of Health | [email protected]

We offer a comprehensive set of staff benefits which includes a competitive salary, 35 hour full-time working week, 33 days holiday plus bank holidays, hybrid working in line with business need, excellent pension scheme with 8% employer contribution. For more information please click here .

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We encourage applications from the broadest range of society, including all under-represented groups with particular emphasis on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, who are currently under-represented in our University and in comparison, to the sector.