Research Assistant: Autism from Menstruation to Menopause

Location: Singleton Campus, Swansea

About The Role

Dr Aimee Grant, an Autistic academic, received funding of £2.4 million from the Wellcome Trust to work with Autistic UK and Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales on an eight year project, Autism from Menstruation to Menopause. The aim of the associated post is to continue to undertake longitudinal qualitative research with 25 Autistic young people.

You will be responsible for interviewing each participant up to twice over the year. Interviews will be facilitated through the use of individually tailored creative methods, to centre the participants’ experiences. The study has been adequately costed so that the research team have time to build supportive and reciprocal relationships with participants to facilitate long-term engagement with the study.

We are looking for a self-motivated research assistant who can be an integral part of this project, meeting the criteria on the job description. All applicants should be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of Autism, in a neurodiversity affirming paradigm, including as an Autistic person, personal experience, research experience or work experience. Ideally you will have experience in publishing and/or grant capture specifically in this area. Furthermore, you will have a knowledge of the social model of disability and the neurodiversity movement; and have a commitment to valuing the perspectives of the Autistic community.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Please also include a statement of no more than 1,000 words responding to this question: How would your knowledge and experience of Autism ensure that you are able to provide excellent support to Autistic participants in this study?

A satisfactory DBS certificate must be provided before a start date can be confirmed.

Closing Date: 12 May 2026

Interview Date: 1 Jun 2026

Informal Enquiries: Aimee Grant Aimee.grant@swansea.ac.uk

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