Research Assistant

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom University of West London Full time

The University of West London
(UWL) is ranked the best modern* university (non-specialist) in London in the Complete University Guide 2023.

We were also named University of the Year for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, being described by the editor as "regularly among the top-performing universities" and proving that "it is possible for a London-based institution to achieve outstanding levels of student satisfaction beyond other universities".


  • University status awarded in or after 1992

The School


The
Richard Wells Research Centre, based in the College of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare at the University of West London, conducts an active programme of research focusing on improving patient safety in the field of infection prevention and control.

The Centre conducts primary research, undertakes guideline development and review and, through its work as an internationally accredited centre for evidence-based practice, carries out comprehensive systematic reviews.


The Role
This is a fixed term appointment for 24 months.


The post holder will be required to work on a collaborative project to update national guidelines for the prevention of healthcare associated infection.

Applicants must have experience of working as a researcher in a healthcare setting and experience in research synthesis and systematic review software.


The Person

How to Apply
Interview date to be confirmed.

Additional Information
Please be advised that it is expected that appointment within a grade will normally be at the minimum point.


The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.


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