KMMS-145-26 - Research Assistant (IBD) in Canterbury

Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the London and South East University Group (LASE University Group) or Canterbury Christ Church University.

Do you have previous experience in scientific research? Are you considering a future career in academic medicine, biomedical research, gastroenterology, colorectal surgery or clinical trials? If yes, then read on.

The Kent and Medway Medical School are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Research Assistant to join them and the Kent IBD Research Collaborative, a joint academic and clinical initiative bringing together expertise in gastroenterology, colorectal surgery and translational science to improve the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside clinicians, academics and researchers within one of the region's developing multidisciplinary IBD research programmes. You will contribute to all stages of the research process, from study conception, regulatory approvals through to data collection, statistical analysis, publication and dissemination of findings.

As a Research Assistant, you can expect to be involved in:

• Supporting the delivery of a diverse portfolio of medical and surgical IBD research projects, e.g. planning, preparing, setting up, conducting and analysing research
• Administrative tasks including planning and organisation of research activities and the implementation of procedures required to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Supporting and preparing research ethics and research governance applications as appropriate

What will you bring to the role?

• Previous experience in scientific research
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis
• Report and scientific writing skills

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.

Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)

PLEASE NOTE: We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

The University of Kent values diversity and equality at all levels.