Research Assistant

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.  With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 10,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research.  Further information can be found at http://www.keele.ac.uk.

This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a multidisciplinary research team, as part of a friendly, supportive working environment in Keele University’s School of Medicine. The post holder will work on a major programme of research on musculoskeletal pain in children and young people ─ the NIHR-funded CAM-Pain (Child and Adolescent Musculoskeletal Pain) programme. The programme aims to improve the understanding, self-management, impact and healthcare of musculoskeletal pain in children and adolescents from individual, family, clinician and policymaker perspectives. The post holder will support the research programme alongside the Chief Investigator. They will take an active role in research activities throughout the programme, and support team meetings, liaise with the Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Group, prepare / contribute to reports, applications and publications, and help to plan, conduct and analyse meetings with children, young people, parents, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.

The post holder will have a Masters degree in a relevant health-related discipline, or equivalent relevant research experience. They will have knowledge and experience of designing and conducting health research projects. They will have experience of working and communicating effectively with people from a broad range of backgrounds, and will have a strong commitment to inter-disciplinary working.

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Kate Dunn: k.m.dunn@keele.ac.uk

For full post details and to find out more click the 'Apply' button above.

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Closing date for applications: 7 April 2024

Interviews will be held on: 19 April 2024

Advert information