Research Assistant

We have an opportunity for a Research Assistant to contribute to a to a project funded by the Baily Thomas Charitable Fund which will investigate healthcare barriers and facilitators for adults with learning disabilities and multiple long-term health conditions in the UK. The candidate will work with Dr Kirsty Dunn, Professor Deborah Cairns, Professor Barbara Nicholl and Professor Daniel Mackay.

The candidate will have a strong background in qualitative analysis and will be conducting interviews with people with learning disabilities, their carers, and primary health care practitioners. The role will also involve contributing to the design and delivery of a Modified Delphi study with primary healthcare practitioners, as well as the presentation and writing of research publications and guidance documents for primary healthcare practitioners.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who have knowledge and practical experience of working with people with learning disabilities, and candidates who have experience of designing and conducting a Delphi study.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Kirsty Dunn, Kirsty.Dunn@glasgow.ac.uk

This post is part-time (28 hours per week) and has funding available until 31^st December 2027.

To apply online at: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-assistant-5849885

Closing date: 19^th April 2026 at 23:45

We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity.

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