Research Assistant (0.2FTE)

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Department of Clinical Research
Salary:

£36,438 to £41,829
per annum, pro rata.
Closing Date:  Monday 14 November 2022
Reference:  ITD-CRD-2022-20

We are recruiting a Research Assistant to contribute to the academic work of an ESRC grant held by the International Diagnostics Centre at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). 

The post holder will assist the ESRC-funded interdisciplinary research group (International Diagnostic Centre and International Centre for Evidence in Disability at LSHTM) to implement the proposed study among older people in the UK. The successful candidate will be expected to help the team carry out fieldwork, collect DCE survey data, conduct a crowdsourcing open contest and a follow-up designathon, help with data analysis, interpretation and draft reports. 

The successful candidate will have a master’s degree in public health, sociology, and/or data science is preferable, proven ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as part of a research team, evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, relevant computer/analytical skills for qualitative and/or quantitative data. Further particulars are included in the job description. 

This post is part-time 7 hours per week, 0.2 FTE and is funded by the ESRC until 31 July 2024. The post is available from 1 December 2022. The salary will be on the Academic Pathway Grade 5 scale in the range £36,438-£41,829 per annum pro rata (inclusive of London Weighting). The post will be subject to the LSHTM terms and conditions of service. Annual leave entitlement is 30 working days per year, pro rata for part time staff. In addition to this there are discretionary “Wellbeing Days”. Membership of the Pension Scheme is available. 

Applications should be made online via our website at http://jobs.lshtm.ac.uk . Applications should also include the names and email contacts of 2 referees who can be contacted immediately if shortlisted. Online applications will be accepted by the automated system until 10pm of the closing date. Any queries regarding the application process may be addressed to jobs@lshtm.ac.uk . Please quote reference ITD-CRD-2022-20

The supporting statement section should set out how your qualifications, experience and training meet each of the selection criteria. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion. The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered. An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.

Please note that if you are shortlisted and are unable to attend on the interview date it may not be possible to offer you an alternative date.

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