Research Assistant

Our Mission

Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.

An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 16 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.

The Role

We are looking for four research assistants to join our international research team working on a Wellcome Trust-funded project. The aim of the project is to identify sleep- and circadian-related mechanisms through which adolescents may either develop, or demonstrate resilience to, depression and anxiety.

You will be responsible for undertaking guided research activity including engagement and recruitment of adolescent (teen) participants, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work data collection through biological sampling, interviews, focus groups and surveys, using and managing equipment and instrumentation for data collection and analysis within the project. Occasional out of hours work will be required. The post holders will co-ordinate their own work with that of others and contribute to the planning of the project data collection.

Qualifications Required

You will have a good degree (1st class or 2.1) in an appropriate subject such as Biological Sciences, Clinical or Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or Physiology, or relevant discipline or professional experience equivalent to an honours degree. 

Our Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people between the ages of 13 to 18 years old, with a flexible approach to work and ability to work well as part of a larger collaborative team.

For informal discussions, please contact Dr Ksenija da Silva at ad4042@coventry.ac.uk or Dr Laura Roden, at ad1301@coventry.ac.uk

The post is fixed-term, 0.6FTE until May 2027. Night-time work is required, and possible weekends. A driving licence and own car is desirable, DBS Check required. Flexible working may be considered depending on project needs. We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.

The Benefits

As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:

• Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
• 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
• Life Assurance 4 x Salary
• BUPA Cash Plan
• 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
• CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
• New Electric Car Scheme
• Cycle To work scheme

Our Culture

As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.

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