Research Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a clinical trial called the ‘My Diabetes and Me Study’.  This study is an investigation of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a Type 2 diabetes education programme for adults with learning disabilities across the UK, in accordance with a grant awarded by the National Institute of Health Research.

The successful candidate will be working with Dr Maria Truesdale and across UK research study team, to provide support and co-ordinate the day-to-day running of the My Diabetes and Me study. Within this role you will develop professional skills in undertaking a randomised controlled trial and assist with the current programme of research being conducted by the School of Health and Wellbeing.

The School of Health and Wellbeing provides an excellent environment for early career researchers to develop their research skills and contribute to world-leading research that has an impact on health inequalities.

As part of Team University of Glasgow you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

1. A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.
2. An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/payandpensions/pensions/, benefits and discount packages.
3. A flexible approach to working.
4. A commitment to support your health and wellbeing https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/staff/healthwellbeing/. 

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University. 

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Maria Truesdale, Maria.Truesdale@glasgow.ac.uk

This position is part time (21 hours per week) and has funding up to 4 November 2025.

For more information and to apply online: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uogrecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100988

Closing date : 9 February 2023

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