Sleep Research Assistant

Fixed Term until 31/03/2029

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. 

We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee.  

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The Surrey Sleep Research Centre (SSRC) is dedicated to multidisciplinary research on the function and regulation of sleep and circadian rhythms. Its sleep recording facilities and equipment are state of the art, enabling longitudinal and intensive physiological monitoring of participants under carefully controlled conditions. The SSRC is home to a forward-thinking team of physiologists, molecular biologists, neuroscientists, psychologists, and engineers who passionately address several of the most important questions in sleep and neuroscience research.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic Sleep Research Assistant to support the collection and analysis of human sleep data in a  wide variety of research projects focussed on the role of sleep in cognition, brain and mental health. The role will require working night shifts, will provide opportunities for training and development, membership of a diverse team of sleep researchers and exposure to a vibrant sleep research culture.  

About you

You should have a genuine interest in sleep research, be comfortable with digital technologies, and have good interpersonal skills to support the acquisition of sleep data from a wide variety of participants. We expect at least GCSE or O level or equivalent knowledge of English and Mathematics or relevant vocational qualifications. Relevant experience in working in a clinical research environment is desirable. You will be willing to work night shifts and keen to acquire new skills and procedures. Previous experience of sleep recording is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.   

How to apply

For more information and informal discussions, please contact:

Marta Messina Pineda, MSc, RPSGT m.messinapineda@surrey.ac.uk

Please apply via the University website with your CV and cover letter detailing why you are interested in this post and how you meet the criteria set out in the job description.

Further details

For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply' button above.
 
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job share and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.

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The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all.  We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.  Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.

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