At a Glance
- Tasks: Support diverse medical research projects and contribute to all stages of the research process.
- Company: Join the Kent and Medway Medical School's innovative IBD Research Collaborative.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, 43 days' leave, and a great pension scheme.
- Other info: Friendly, collaborative environment with excellent development support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in academic medicine and improve patient care.
- Qualifications: Experience in scientific research and skills in statistics and report writing.
The predicted salary is between 32722 - 36320 £ per year.
Deadline is approaching. This call closes in 7 days. Plan your application and apply through the official source in time.
Opportunity Details
University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Salary: GBP 32,722 - 36,320 per year
Application Deadline: November 9, 2026
Employment type: Part time
Date Posted: November 2, 2026
Contact Email: peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk
Project Description
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
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number KMMS-145-26.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area.
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