Research Assistants x 2

Are you an early career researcher looking for a challenge?  Do you have an interest in physical activity promotion in people living with and beyond cancer? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Leeds Institute of Health Sciences are looking to recruit two Research Assistants to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team on the Yorkshire Cancer Research-funded APPROACH study. APPROACH is exploring the potential of a mobile phone application to increase physical activity in patients with a diagnosis of breast, prostate or colorectal cancer.

The post holder will work closely with the local co-investigator (Dr. Rebecca Beeken) and study manager (Dr. Fiona Kennedy), and with the Principal Investigators based at University College London (Dr. Abi Fisher and Dr. Pippa Lally). They will contribute to the day-to-day running of the study, site set-up and recruitment of participants and data collection.

The post holder will need to be able to work independently in a hospital setting and work with NHS staff to identify and invite participants to the trial. Experience of working in this setting would be an advantage. As they will work within a collaborative project team who are working across a number of sites, they will also need excellent communication skills.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Name Rebecca Beeken, Associate Professor of Behavioural Medicine

Email: R.Beeken@leeds@ac.uk

Additional Information Working at Leeds

We are a campus based community and regular interaction with campus is an expectation of all roles in line with academic and service needs and the requirements of the role. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements. To find out more about the benefits of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Leeds area visit our Working at Leeds information page.

Our University

As an international research-intensive university, we welcome students and staff from all walks of life. *{and from across the world}. We foster an inclusive environment where all can flourish and prosper, and we are proud of our strong commitment to student education.  Within the Faculty/School of Medicine we are dedicated to diversifying our community and we welcome the unique contributions that individuals can bring, and particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, people who belong to a minority ethnic community; people who identify as LGBT+; and disabled people. Candidates will always be selected based on merit and ability.

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Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 1.0 full time equivalent

Contract type: Fixed term (Available for 18 Months due to external grant income)

Further details: Person Specification

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