Research Assistant London, England
Job description
Salary range: from £29,341 to £31,772 per annum (dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)
Hours: 35 per week (part-time hours considered)
Contract type: Fixed-Term Contract up to August 2024
Vacancy Reference: 23/19
We are seeking a Research Assistant to conduct research for the project entitled 'Sleeping well, thinking well; do changes in sleep affect executive function in children with intellectual disability'.
You will support and study sleep and executive functions in children with intellectual disability which will include recruiting participants and liaising with families as well as testing sleep and executive functions.
To be successful, you should have a BSc in psychology, neuroscience, medicine, or a related discipline. You will have a strong academic track record with clear evidence of independent thought and the ability to work effectively and efficiently whilst managing your own workload. You will also have strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to speak to a variety of different stakeholders (parents, children, colleagues etc) as well as a background of working with children and families.
We will also consider candidates who would prefer part-time hours, on a slightly longer contract basis. A DBS check will be undertaken on the successful candidate.
About us
Regent's University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent's Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student's talents, potential, and aspirations.
Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.
We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period (pro rata for part time appointments)
- Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street and Great Portland Street stations
- A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
- Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
- Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
- Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment
- Employee discount service
- £6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
- Free language classes (free places are subject to availability)
- Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University, depending on the requirements of the role
How to apply
Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description). Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.
Please upload your documents in pdf format where possible. Our system will limit you to the upload of 4 documents only with a maximum file size of 10MB per document.
Closing date: 11:45pm on Sunday 23rd April
Our goal is to foster and celebrate a diverse and inclusive workplace with a sense of belonging; we are committed to building a team that reflects a wide variety of skills, perspectives and backgrounds.
Unfortunately, we will be unable to consider your application if you do not already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this post.
