Research Assistant

Research Assistant United Kingdom

University of St Andrews
Full Time United Kingdom 29762 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Applications are sought for a committed Research Assistant to work with a collaboration between the Universities of St Andrews (Drs Robert Scully and Anita Laidlaw – both Honorary), Aberdeen (Drs Anita Laidlaw and Kim Walker), Dundee (Dr Kirsty Alexander, Dr Gillian Scanlan) and Glasgow (Prof Lindsey Pop, Drs Zoe Noonan and Katie Brown) conducting research for a Scottish Medical Education Research Consortium funded project entitled ‘Composite Narrative Animations: a novel approach to increase the acceptability of accessing psychological support for medical student wellbeing and to build workforce resilience’. The primary duties will be to collect research data via interviews and online surveys, secrurely manage research data, conduct analysis of collected data, synthesise findings and contribute to research outputs.

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a Masters in psychology, health professions education, or social sciences with expertise in higher education research.

The post is available as soon as possible until 31 October 2023, in the first instance.

Further details of the project can be found by contacting Dr Anita Laidlaw ([email protected]).

Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.


Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter, Race Charters and Stonewall). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/


In accordance with the new immigration rules, it is with regret that this role does not meet the current suitability requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers. The University encourages all interested candidates to apply regardless of nationality and all applications received are assessed against the essential and desirable criteria listed in the further particulars. The successful candidate will have to demonstrate their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment and where required, obtain the right to work in the UK without relying on University sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].


Please quote ref: AR2819SB


Closing Date: 12 May 2023


Further Particulars: AR2819SB FPs.doc


School of Medicine

Salary: £29,762 per annum, pro rata

Hours of work: 10.875 per week

Fixed Term: Until 31 October 2023

Start: As soon as possible

Research Assistant
University of St Andrews

www.st-andrews.ac.uk
Saint Andrews, United Kingdom
Sally Mapstone
$100 to $500 million (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
College / University
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