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Research Assistant

London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine - Department of Clinical Research

Location: London
Salary: £37,531 to £42,875 per annum, inclusive
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 17th March 2023
Closes: 30th March 2023
Job Ref: ITD-CRD-2023-04

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world-leading centre for research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Our mission is to improve health and health equity in the UK and worldwide; working in partnership to achieve excellence in public and global health research, education and translation of knowledge into policy and practice.

Applications are invited for a Research Assistant to join the CureME Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) research team.

The postholder will be a critically important member of the research team and will contribute to the preparation of study instruments, data collection, communication with participants, epidemiological and clinical data analysis, preparation of grant applications and peer-reviewed academic publications and reports.

The postholder will also support the clinical research team by performing literature review and assisting with data cleaning, assisting with statistical analysis of complex datasets, publication, and report preparation, along with other dissemination activities, including online communication with patient groups.

The successful applicant will have an MSc or equivalent higher degree in Med stats/Epidemiology, or demonstrable equivalent research experience, evidence of good organisational skills, including effective time management and ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively, as part of a research team, excellent communication and organisational skills, and will be able to produce high-quality work with attention to detail on tight deadlines. They will be able to work both independently and as part of a team and to demonstrate initiative when faced with challenges. Further particulars are included in the job description.

The post is full-time 35 hours per week, 1.0FTE and currently funded by US National Institutes of Health (NIH) until 31 August 2023 with the possibility for extension. The post is available with an immediate start date. The salary will be on the Academic scale, Grade 5 in the range £37,531-£42,875 per annum (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 on-line 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 appointed. 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.

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.

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We believe that when people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, successful, and happier at work. While we have more work to do, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace, a community that everyone feels a part of, which is safe, respectful, supportive and enables all to reach their full potential.

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