Research Assistant

The Centre for Health Service Studies (CHSS) has an excellent opportunity for a Research Assistant to develop, undertake and disseminate health services research.  

The successful candidate will carry out high quality research utilising their knowledge of UK health and social care services, and can expect to be involved in collecting and analysing mainly qualitative data, contributing to literature reviewing and day-to-day tasks of organising research activity in collaboration with project leads.

As a Research Assistant, you will:

• Carry out high quality research and contribute fully to the research and development activity and strategic work of CHSS
• 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

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A postgraduate qualification in social sciences, public health or health services research or related area (or equivalent)
• A good understanding of UK health and social care services 
• Previous experience of undertaking literature reviews
• Knowledge of qualitative approaches and previous experience of applying them
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What we can offer you in return:

• A friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing 
• 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)
• An excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• On-campus cinema/theatre, sports facilities, library, nursery and food outlets, set among green, open space
• Study while you work discounts, cycle to work scheme, local business discounts
• On-site parking

The Centre for Health Service Studies is a centre of research excellence which undertakes high quality research into a wide range of health systems and health services issues at local, national and international levels. We support and advise health care staff to develop and undertake research projects, and collaborate with a wide range of partners in Kent, the UK and in other countries to improve the links between research, policy and practice.

If you have the qualifications, skills and experience we are looking for, we would welcome your application.

Please see the link below to view the job description. To apply, please follow the link to complete the application form and upload a CV and cover letter which provides clear evidence and examples of how you meet the selection criteria included in the job description.

For questions about the application process, please contact LSSJHR@kent.ac.uk quoting ref: LSSJ-243-23

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels.

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