Research Study Assistant

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom University of Cambridge Full time

Exciting opportunities have arisen for Research Study Assistants to play an important role in supporting the department's research into obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders. The primary role of this post is to work as part of a multi-disciplinary Field Team collecting physical activity, anthropometric, clinical and body composition measurements from adult and paediatric research study participants, for a number of studies including the Fenland Study. Multiple positions are available across our Cambridge, Ely and Wisbech testing facilities.

Alongside a competitive salary, University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services include discounts on shopping, health care, financial services and public transport. We also offer defined benefits pension schemes and tax-efficient bicycle, car lease and charity-giving schemes.

The MRC Epidemiology Unit is a department within the University of Cambridge's School of Clinical Medicine and is situated within the Institute of Metabolic Science on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Its mission is to study the genetic, developmental and environmental factors that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders and develop strategies for their prevention. The Unit benefits from a number of large-scale, cross programme epidemiological studies with detailed datasets allowing a wide range of research from genetics to public health. Highly experienced information teams and other specialist teams support the scientists in the delivery of their research aims.

Fixed-term: 31 March 2025.

Closing Date: 5th March 2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed

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