Location: | Preston |
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Salary: | £25,138 to £27,979 per annum pro rata |
Hours: | Part Time |
Contract Type: | Fixed-Term/Contract |
Placed On: | 10th September 2024 |
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Closes: | 22nd September 2024 |
Job Ref: | 0662-24 |
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in Health, Innovation and Wellbeing post in the Allied Health Research unit at UCLan. This post will provide support to the several externally commissioned projects currently live in various areas of Lancashire.
The post holder will have the opportunity to work with Professor Jim Richards and his research team to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through discussions about design and innovation. This will also include the reviewing and testing of the efficacy and effectiveness of Health and wellbeing innovations and services.
The successful applicant will contribute to the running and management of the project therefore experience of conducting a research project is essential. Excellent organisational and administration skills are required as well as an adaptable and flexible approach to meeting targets. An excellent communicator, the successful applicant will have the ability to work with people at all levels of seniority.
Applicants will possess a first degree in a health discipline or a subject with a strong clinical element.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Ambreen Chohan, Email AChohan@uclan.ac.uk . Please note that applications sent directly to this email addresses will not be accepted.
Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.
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