Research Assistant

Vacancy terms: Part-time (0.5FTE, 18.75 hours per week), fixed term contract for 6 months

Hours per week: 18.75

About the role

Join the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare as a Network Meta-Analysis (NMA) Research Assistant. Support ground-breaking research to determine which aspects of empathy training and empathic behaviours most effectively improve patient outcomes. In this role, you'll conduct NMA, perform data analysis, and contribute to research output. Your work will inform future NIHR funding applications and contribute to the evidence-base behind our innovative training programme, to develop compassionate, resilient healthcare practitioners.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as medical statistics, and practical experience applying research skills to deliver high-quality outputs within specified timelines. A PhD, or ongoing PhD studies, in a relevant field is desirable. You will demonstrate strong research potential, enthusiasm for the subject area, and a commitment to high-quality research. You will also have experience with network meta-analysis.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Professor Jeremy Howick at jh815@leicester.ac.uk

As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying.  

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Advert closes midnight on: 11 June 2025

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