Research Assistant

Casual, Fixed Term

Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant in the Law and Criminology Department.

A pilot project has been funded for a research assistant to undertake a comparative literature review on racial and ethnic disparities in maternal health and care in the UK, Germany, Spain, and Finland. We have funding for 67 hours at £17.87 per hour over four months 15.3.2024-14.7.2024. You will be joining an inter-disciplinary team with researchers from Social Work, Sociology and Health Sciences.

We are looking for a researcher who has completed their MA/MSc and is currently working on their PhD or has completed their PhD with an interest in health and social care inequalities, racial and ethnic inequalities. You will need to show evidence of your ability to complete a literature review and be competent or show enthusiasm to learn with software such as Covidence which is used to manage literature reviews. Experience in publishing in a peer-reviewed journal is an advantage but not essential. The post holder will also be required to network with maternal health organisations in the research countries and contribute to the organisation of a networking event in the summer.

Please consult the Job Description and Person Specification document for further details of required knowledge, skills, and overall competences for this post. 

We offer rewards and benefits such as training and development opportunities and free parking. 

You will be hybrid working and expected to join meetings in person or online via Teams.  The post is based in Egham, Surrey/Bedford Square, London where the College is situated. 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Project Lead/PI Dr Niina Manninen on [email protected]  or +441784 917174 (Best availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays).

For queries on the application process the Human Resources Department can be contacted by email at: [email protected]  

Please quote the reference: 0224-074

Closing Date: 23:59, 15th  March 2024

Interview Date: 21 March 2024

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration and the pro-rata salary will not meet the minimum threshold set by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. 

Further details:   Job Description & Person Specification

The university has adopted hybrid working for some roles therefore some remote working may be possible for this role.

Royal Holloway is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI), and encourages applications from all people regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, parental status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or trans status or history. More information on our structures and initiatives around EDI, including information on staff diversity networks, can be found on our Equality and Diversity Intranet page .