Student Casual - Research Assistant - Applied Health Sciences- Grade 6 - 907252
The University of BirminghamPost title | Student Research Assistant |
College/Division | Medicine and Health |
School/Department | Institute of Applied Health Sciences |
Full time/Part time | Part time |
Duration of the Post | Student 1: Friday 1st May - Thursday 9th July |
Grade | 6 |
Hourly rate | £16.93 plus holiday entitlement |
Number of positions available | 2 |
Closing Date | 22/04/2026, 23:55pm |
Please note that this vacancy may be taken down early depending on the number of applications received. We advise you to submit your application promptly.
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Job summary
We are looking for a reliable Student Research Assistant with a great attention to detail to support Dr Laura Kudrna with various project work, including supporting the launch of an NIHR-funded Programme Grant in May 2026. This will be a hybrid role, working 10-15 hours per week: Student 1: Friday 1st May - Thursday 9th July. Student 2: Thursday 25th June - Thursday 3rd September
Main Duties
Building a survey in Qualtrics
Supporting scoping activities, including mapping local government bodies, policies and relevant initiatives
Assisting with stakeholder mapping and engagement
Person Specification
The student must be able to work up to 15 hours per week for the dates outlined above. Hours can be worked flexibly in a hybrid format.
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage tasks independently
Excellent oral communication skills, with the ability to speak about research
Good written communication skills, with the ability to summarise information clearly
Confident using Microsoft Office tools (you’ll likely be using Outlook, Word and Excel)
An interest in research, public health, workplace wellbeing and local government (desirable but not essential)
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a range of project team members and stakeholders
For any informal queries, please contact Tom Lingard (t.o.lingard@bham.ac.uk)
The University of Birmingham restricts all students to working up to 20 hours per week during term time for a maximum of 13 consecutive weeks. If your application is successful and your course does not follow the usual academic term timetable (e.g. PGT, PGR or PhD student), you and your supervisor must formally agree vacation periods if this role exceeds 20 hours per week. In addition to this, please be aware if you are an international student you will be required to apply to the Registry for the appropriate authorised absence.
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