WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Research Assistant with Masters or PhD qualifications, with experience of conducting systematic or realist review of the literature and qualitative research, with strong organisational skills.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.

ABOUT US

The Faculty of Health at the University of Plymouth delivers exceptional clinical and academic learning, social engagement and world class research in medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology and the health professions. This is an exciting chance to be part of a progressive and cutting-edge University in a beautiful location, where you can really make a difference.
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
The University of Plymouth has a strong interdisciplinary research ethos which is supported by our three strategic Research Institutes; the Marine Institute, the Sustainable Earth Institute, and the Plymouth Institute of Health and Care Research. As a member of our academic community, you will be expected to contribute to our recognised research strengths. Working holistically across the University, you will be challenged to innovate, collaborate and deliver impactful research contributions as part of a systems thinking approach to addressing today global challenges.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Nicola Brennan, Associate Professor (Research) in Medical Education, by email nicola.brennan@plymouth.ac.uk.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Anticipated Interview Date(s): 17th July 2025
The successful candidate may be required to obtain an ATAS Certificate prior to this research being undertaken.
For more information on Peninsula Medical School please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools

You will work with a research team on a NIHR funded study investigating why some international medical graduates become consultant doctors or GPs, and others do not, using a realist approach (SUP IMG Study, NIHR 163631). You will be responsible for supporting a realist review of the literature, qualitative data collection and analysis, and project administration.
This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent Research Assistant, keen to work in a supportive context that will enable them to achieve change in the development of the healthcare workforce, and take the next step in their career. You will be actively supported to develop your own research career whilst working with us.
You will become part of the Collaboration for the Advancement of Medical Education Research (CAMERa) research group. CAMERa is a welcoming and growing research group research tackling problems of national and international importance in the training, retention and reforming of the healthcare workforce.
This is a part-time position working 22.2 hours per week on a fixed-term basis until June 2028 due to funding.
For this role, you will need to be on site 1 day a week. Although we can accommodate hybrid working, flexibility to be on-site will be expected depending on business needs.