Research Assistant

Centre for Health Services Studies
Location: Canterbury
Salary: £28,762 to £33,314 per annum
Grade: Grade 6 Research Assistant
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 24 Months
Release Date: Tuesday 19 September 2023
Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Sunday 22 October 2023 (unless otherwise stated)
Reference: LSSJ-267-23-R2

This Research Assistant role represents an exciting opportunity for the successful applicant to join a leading applied health and social care research unit. The post is initially for two years but is renewable depending on future funding. the Centre for Health Services Studies (CHSS) has a wide portfolio of research projects delivered through local, national and international collaborations. Based in the Division of Social Sciences, Law and Journalism the centre is one of three specialist research units with an excellent track record in health and social care research.

As a Research Assistant you will :

Assist in qualitative and quantitative research including helping to prepare, setup, conduct the research and contribute to writing the report of project assignments
Assist in the undertaking of literature reviews, rapid reviews and database searches
Make use of standard research techniques and methods
Deal with any problems which may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines
Contribute to the analysis and interpretation the results of own research
Support the involvement and engagement of the public and patients in research and associated activities
To be successful in the is role you will/ be :

A postgraduate qualification in social sciences, public health or health services research or related area (or equivalent )
Have a good understanding of UK social care services
Have previous experience of undertaking literature reviews
Previous experience of undertaking individual and focus group interviews
What we can offer in return

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
on campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery (Canterbury) and food outlets
study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
on-site parking
For questions about the application process, please contact the Human Resources team at LSSJHR@kent.ac.uk quoting ref number: LSSJ-267-23-R2