Research Assistant at City, University of London

Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.

City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.

In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realising its vision of being a leading global university.

Background

We are looking for a Research Assistant to join us at the Department of Health Services Research and Management at the School of Health and Psychological Sciences to conduct a research project funded by Barts Charity. The project will investigate the postprandial glycaemic response in different ethnic groups in East London and its association with vitamin D status. 

Responsibilities

The Research Assistant will contribute to the research programme under the guidance of the Principal Investigator. Key responsibilities will include recruiting participants, conducting experiments/tests, managing data and blood samples, conducting data analysis, presenting information on research progress and outcomes.

Person Specification

Candidates will need to have a degree or equivalent qualification / professional experience in either nutrition sciences, biological sciences or a similar subjects. Experience with human trials including recruiting participants, day-to-day conducting trials, and data analysis using SPSS or other analytical software is required. Candidates will also need to have excellent presentation skills, academic writing skills and be proficient in MS Office. A qualified phlebotomist would be desirable, but not essential. 

Additional Information

City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

Closing date for application : 4th July 2023 at 11:59pm.

Interviews being held W/C 17th July 2023

City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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