Research Assistant (Physical Activity Projects)

Job description:

We have an exciting opportunity in the School of Medicine and Population Health, Division of Public Health for someone who would like to gain research experience in qualitative and quantitative methods as well as real-world evaluation. 

You will join the large and diverse Sheffield Centre for Health and Related Research to work on physical activity related research projects under supervision.

The ideal candidate must have a postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience in a health, physical activity or sport related area and have experience of conducting health related research. Experience of using a range of research methods is desirable and qualitative research experience is needed; you will combine research with excellent interpersonal skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to learn alongside researchers in public health, with the work including primary data collection (surveys, interviews, focus groups), data analysis (qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods), liaising with research collaborators and reporting findings.  

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

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