Research Assistant - 15537

Location: Brunel University London, Uxbridge Campus Salary Grade R1: Salary: Grade: £35,490 inclusive of London Weighting Hours: Full-time Contract Type: Fixed-term (11 Months) Brunel University London was established in 1966 and is a leading multidisciplinary research-intensive technology university delivering economic, social and cultural benefits. For more information please visit: https://www.brunel.ac.uk/about/our-history/home. The post is based in the Department of Life Sciences, College of Health Medicine and Life Sciences. Through its key strategic partnerships, the College aims to make Brunel University London a key part of health research in the UK. The post holder will work on a project examining the feasibility and acceptability of a new piece of wearable technology for the management of agitation and distress in people with dementia. There will also be ad-hoc duties relating to other smaller projects. The post-holder will be responsible for delivery of the project as per agreed milestones. Carrying out psychological questionnaire measures with staff in care homes, running focus groups, data entry, recording keeping and obtaining informed consent. In addition, the post holder will be asked to contribute to carrying out similar duties on other projects that Dr Creese is responsible for. We offer a generous annual leave package plus discretionary University closure days, excellent training and development opportunities as well as a great occupational pension scheme and a range of health-related support. Employees will be encouraged to take their full entitlement of annual leave however it may not be possible to grant large amounts of annual leave during July and August due to a very busy anticipated period of the project. This will be explained in more detail at the interview. The University is committed to a hybrid working approach. Closing date for applications: 15 February 2024 Interviews will take place early March on a date yet to be agreed For further details about the post including the Job Description and Person Specification and to apply please visit https://careers.brunel.ac.uk. If you have any technical issues please contact us at: hrsystems@brunel.ac.uk. All Applicants should be eligible to live and work in the UK Brunel University London is fully committed to creating and sustaining a fully inclusive workforce culture. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, we particularly welcome applicants who are currently under- represented in our workforce.