Job Description
The Centre for Dementia Research is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant to work on an NIHR-funded qualitative study exploring the experiences, impacts, and best practices of intergenerational work in care homes with co-located nurseries for people living with dementia.
Working alongside Dr Chloé Bradwell, a second research assistant, a team of experts in the field, and care home partners, you will contribute to all stages of the project, including participant recruitment and consent, ethnographic observations, interviews and creative focus groups with nursery children and residents, data analysis, and the preparation of reports and dissemination materials.
The study will take place across several UK care home sites, and the role will involve regular travel for fieldwork. Some visits may require overnight stays. A driving licence would be advantageous, or applicants should be able to demonstrate how they can feasibly travel to the research sites.
Applicants should have experience conducting research with older people and/or care home staff, and be skilled in qualitative research methods, ideally including ethnographic approaches.
This post is offered at 0.4 FTE.
Closing date Monday 17th August 2026 (2359)
Working here means you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits including our generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities and a lot more.
- our generous pension schemes
- excellent holiday entitlements
- flexible working
- reduced study fees
- subsidised fitness facilities
- a lot more
Please note that this post is subject to a criminal records check (Enhanced level).
Leeds Beckett University is a Disability Confident Employer . Disabled candidates who demonstrate all essential criteria within the Person Specification will be invited to an interview.
Research Assistant (0.4FTE, Fixed term to 01/06/27) in Leeds employer: Leeds Beckett University
Leeds Beckett University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation among its staff. With a strong focus on employee growth, the university provides ample opportunities for professional development, alongside generous benefits such as flexible working arrangements and a robust pension scheme. Located in the heart of Leeds, this role not only allows you to make a meaningful impact on students' lives but also to thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
