Research Assistant in Physical Education and Youth

1 month ago


Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

**School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences**

**Part-time (0.6 FTE, 22.2 hrs per week); Fixed-term to 30 September 2025**

We are looking for a Research Assistant to work with Dr Oliver Hooper (PI) and Dr Rachel Sandford, Dr Natalie Pearson and Prof Lauren Sherar (Co-Is) on a project funded by the Youth Sport Trust (YST). You will play a key role in supporting the evaluation of the Generation Charnwood project. Generation Charnwood aims to develop the wellbeing, life chances, and employability skills of Charnwood’s young people, particularly those in the greatest need. The project will seek to capitalise on Charnwood’s globally renowned sporting and educational opportunities and embrace the future for all its young residents through the power of sport, physical activity, and wellbeing. The project will also have a particular focus on helping to overcome the immediate impact of Covid-19 and developing a ‘workforce for the future’ through improved access to physical activity, sporting, and leadership opportunities.

This part-time post is offered on a fixed-term contract until 30 September 2025.

Further details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.



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