Research Assistant

8 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom University of Sheffield Full time

This is an exciting opportunity to work with internationally recognised researchers to conduct a randomized control trial of Intensive Interaction for children and young people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).

The post involves designing and delivering training in Intensive Interaction to professionals, practitioners and family carers of children and young people with PMLD, supervising trainees in their delivery of Intensive Interaction, engaging with public and patients to facilitate their involvement in the research and other aspects of the research such as collecting, inputting and analysing data and contributing to the dissemination of the research.

We’re one of the best not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK. The University’s Total Reward Package includes a competitive salary, a generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as access to a range of learning and development courses to support your personal and professional development.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.


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