Research Assistant

3 months ago


Leicester, United Kingdom University of Leicester Recruitment Team Full time

**About the role**: We are looking for a Research Assistant to join the Population Health Sciences Department and work within the NIHR-funded Complex Reviews Support Unit team (CRSU). The role will involve assisting the CRSU research team with further development of evidence synthesis apps, as well as undertaking systematic reviews and data analyses for health technology appraisals.
**Additional information**:
As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

**Vacancy terms**: Full time (or job share) from 1/10/23 to 30/11/23 reducing to part-time (0.5fte) from 1/12/23 - 30/11/25



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