Research Assistant

Job reference: BMH-031872
Salary: Grade 5A: £33,002 - £34,610 pro rata depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Evolution, Infection & Genomics
Hours Per Week: 35 hours (1 FTE)
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 22/07/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 18 months
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

We are looking for an ambitious and collaborative Research Assistant to support the work of the Genes and Health Study, within a dynamic and inclusive environment. Genes & Health is one of the world’s largest community-based genetics studies, aiming to improve health among people of Pakistani and Bangladeshi heritage by analysing the genes and health of more than 100,000 people.

You will be responsible for:

• Organise and support community events linked to the Genes and Health Study.
• Support recruitment to the study in community settings and primary care.
• Engage with participants and community partners in a sensitive and inclusive way.
• Work with colleagues to coordinate study activity, events, communications and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to smooth delivery of recruitment activity.

About You

We encourage applications from individuals who are enthusiastic about community-based research and able to work effectively with diverse communities. You should demonstrate:

Essential Criteria:

• Bilingual communication skills in English with Urdu and/or Bangla.
• The ability to build trust and communicate clearly with participants and community groups.
• Excellent organisational skills, with confidence coordinating events and recruitment activity.
• A collaborative approach and willingness to work flexibly across community and primary care settings.
• Degree or equivalent qualification

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working in health care setting
• Flexibility with transport

Our benefits include:

• Generous employer pension contribution
• Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
• Purple Place employee discount platform

For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working here.

We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions. Find out more from our Freedom of Speech Policy.

Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews

Name: Prof Bill Newman

Email: william.newman@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries and administrative support

recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical and job portal support

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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.

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