Research Assistant (Part-Time, FTC, Internal Only)
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Location
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/22/2025
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Description
Area
Lifespan and Population Health
Location
University Park
Salary
£31,637 to £35,116 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Monday 11 August 2025
Reference
MED203925
This post is open for internal applicants only (University of Nottingham staff only).
Applications are invited for the above post based at Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine. This role is to support the REACHED study which is a novel research project aiming to identify new ways of screening for breast cancer using genomics and blood testing. The role does not include any laboratory work and will focus on the successful co-ordination of sites and public engagement activities. The successful applicant will work with Prof Morling alongside the recruiting NHS sites and the team based at Wobble Genomics Ltd in Edinburgh. The study will collect blood samples from women across the UK and assess if there are any unique candidate markers in their blood which could be used in the future to screen for breast cancer. Your role will include ensuring that any future test is as accessible as possible for a diverse range of women.
You will join Professor Jo Morling and her team in the community of Public Health and Epidemiology. Prof Morling’s main areas of interest include early diagnosis of disease, screening and ensuring equitable access to health services.
You must have experience in delivering multisite research projects, a BSc or higher degree, willingness to work in a inter-disciplinary team and be proficient with software used in research.
The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including:
This job is available on a fixed term contract until 28th February 2027.
Your working hours will be part-time as 7.25 hours per week, we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Please contact Prof Jo Morling, [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award .
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration .
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Lifespan and Population Health
Location
University Park
Salary
£31,637 to £35,116 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.
Closing Date
Monday 11 August 2025
Reference
MED203925
This post is open for internal applicants only (University of Nottingham staff only).
Applications are invited for the above post based at Lifespan and Population Health, School of Medicine. This role is to support the REACHED study which is a novel research project aiming to identify new ways of screening for breast cancer using genomics and blood testing. The role does not include any laboratory work and will focus on the successful co-ordination of sites and public engagement activities. The successful applicant will work with Prof Morling alongside the recruiting NHS sites and the team based at Wobble Genomics Ltd in Edinburgh. The study will collect blood samples from women across the UK and assess if there are any unique candidate markers in their blood which could be used in the future to screen for breast cancer. Your role will include ensuring that any future test is as accessible as possible for a diverse range of women.
You will join Professor Jo Morling and her team in the community of Public Health and Epidemiology. Prof Morling’s main areas of interest include early diagnosis of disease, screening and ensuring equitable access to health services.
You must have experience in delivering multisite research projects, a BSc or higher degree, willingness to work in a inter-disciplinary team and be proficient with software used in research.
The University of Nottingham provides generous employment packages whilst supporting the well-being of our staff to help them reach their full potential. As a university employee, you will have an excellent choice of benefits and rewards, including:
- A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
- A hybrid working arrangement with the blended approach of home and office working each week
- Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
- Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
- We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
- You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website
This job is available on a fixed term contract until 28th February 2027.
Your working hours will be part-time as 7.25 hours per week, we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.
Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.
Please contact Prof Jo Morling, [email protected] if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.
Email details to a friend
Apply Online
Further details:
- Job Description/Role Profile
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer . Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.
We are the first university to have achieved Athena Swan Gold Award .
To help you succeed, we published Candidate Guidance to provide support on the application and interview process.
Discover our benefits, visit Your Benefits website.
We welcome applications from UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.
Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration .
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