Research Assistant

Part time time hours considered up to a maximum of 0.6 FTE / 22 hours Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).,

• We are in search of an enthusiastic mixed-methods researcher interested in place-based implementation, prevention, shared decision-making and mental health.


• The post-holder will focus on implementing a Friendship Bench initiative locally.


• The aim is to help strengthen the NIHR Applied Research Collaboration (ARC) infrastructure to improve primary and community health services for marginalised groups in Kent, Surrey and Sussex (KSS).


• The post-holder will assist the team in six-monthly reporting cycles to NIHR.


• Our research portfolio includes projects on mental health, chronic conditions, data, marginalised communities and health inequalities.


• They should have excellent communication and team-building skills, be able to join and forge local and regional networks, and help to build capacity for the NIHR ARC in KSS.


• Experience in implementation and in both quantitative and qualitative methods and systematic reviewing is essential.
  
  The University is committed to equality and valuing diversity, and applications are particularly welcomed from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Science, Technology, Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics (STEMM) at Sussex.

"Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship."
The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Please note: The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed from the UK.

Starting at £32,982 to £37,099 per annum, pro rata if part time, The benefits that you will receive from day one; Generous pension scheme, Purchase additional Annual Leave through our Scheme for a great home and work life balance, Discounts of public transport, Cycle to work Scheme, and special rates in hotels in Brighton and the Sussex region, Discounts on high-street shops through our Rewards partner, along with a Cash back Health Plan, Considerable discount on our on-site Gym Facilities because we care about our employees' Health and Wellbeing.