Research Assistant

at  Durham University

Research Assistant (Job Number: 25000101)
Department of Psychology
Grade 6: - £12,202 per annum which is pro rata to the full time salary of £30,505 per annum
Fixed Term - Part Time
Contract Duration: 3 months
Contracted Hours per Week: 25
Working Arrangements: TBC
Closing Date: 11-Feb-2025, 5:59:00 PM
Disclosure and Barring Service Requirement: Please note that the successful applicant will require DBS disclosure. Further info: https://bit.ly/3DP5K8y

Research Assistant (grade 6) on research project ‘Neuroinclusive Research For All’
We are looking for a research assistant to join us on a participatory research project working with a neurodiverse group of people to explore 1) where we can make adaptations to ensure community partners have equitable access in the research process, and 2) co-develop guidance for researchers and community members working in neurodiverse partnerships to create sustainable practices for future research.

Responsibilities:

• To understand and convey information which needs careful explanation to the team or group of people through presentations, discussions and meetings which contribute to the production of research reports and publications.
• To write up results of research work, present information on research progress and outcomes to bodies supervising research in a clear and accurate manner.
• To analyse or undertake basic research by deciding how best to apply existing methodology according to overall context and objectives.
• To deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.
• To liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.
• To contribute to the planning of research projects.
• To assist in contributing to support student projects on the use of research methods and equipment.
• To contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.
• To engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.
• To engage in continuing professional development by attending relevant training and development courses.
• Any other specific responsibilities.

This post is fixed term for 3 months, the funding is available from early 2025 for this fixed period only; the project is time limited and will end on 30th June 2025.
The post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.
Successful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 24th March 2025.