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Coventry University is a global Education Group that empowers students and communities to transform their lives and society through teaching, learning, research, and enterprise.
An ambitious and innovative university, our research is designed to have real-world impact on society and tackle global challenges through our 16 challenge-led, interdisciplinary research centres. We enable high performing research teams and future research leaders to thrive and make an impact locally, regionally, nationally, and globally.
The role
We are looking for four research assistants to join our international research team working on a Wellcome Trust-funded project “The clock is ticking: A longitudinal multi-site study addressing teen sleep as a means to limit depression and anxiety”. The aim of the project is to identify sleep- and circadian-related mechanisms through which adolescents may either develop, or demonstrate resilience to, depression and anxiety. You will report to Assistant Professor Ksenija da Silva in the Centre for Healthcare and Communities, working closely with Associate Professor Laura Roden in the Centre for Health and Life Sciences, but will have the opportunity to liaise and connect with other team members in Cape Town, Makhanda, and Johannesburg, in South Africa. You would join a team with a strong focus on good research culture and EDI as well as involving people with lived experience research.
The Research Assistants will be responsible for undertaking guided research activity including, engagement and recruitment of adolescent (teen) participants, preparing, setting up, conducting and recording the outcome of experiments and field work data collection through biological sampling, interviews, focus groups and surveys, using and managing equipment and instrumentation for data collection and analysis within the project. Occasional out of hours work will be required. The post holders will co-ordinate their own work with that of others and contribute to the planning of the project data collection. The project is a multicentre study, carried out in low, medium and high socioeconomic communities based in the United Kingdom and South Africa.
Qualifications required
As a global Education Group, equality, diversity, and inclusion are embedded within the fabric of our organisation and are a key focus of our core values. You will have a good degree (1st class or 2.1) in an appropriate subject such as Biological Sciences, Clinical or Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology, or Physiology, or relevant discipline or professional experience equivalent to an honours degree.
Our successful candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with young people between the ages of 13 to 18 years old, with a flexible approach to work and one who works well as part of a larger collaborative team.
If you are interested in the position and wish to know more details, please contact Dr Laura Roden, at ad1301@coventry.ac.uk, or Dr Ksenija da Silva at ad4042@coventry.ac.uk
The post is fixed-term, 0.6FTE until May 2027. Night-time work is required, and possible weekends too. A driving licence and own car is desirable. Flexible working may be considered depending on project needs. We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible.
The Benefits
As a staff member of Coventry University, you will have a access to a wide range of industry leading rewards and benefits which includes:
- Excellent Employers Pension Contribution
- 30 days Annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- New Holiday Purchase Scheme up to 5 additional days
- Life Assurance 4 x Salary
- BUPA Cash Plan
- 50% off Tuition Fee’s for staff dependants
- CU Reward Scheme – Discounts across a range of High Street/ Online Retailers
- New Electric Car Scheme
- Cycle To work scheme
Our culture
We harness the power and potential of the diverse cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences of our students, colleagues, and partners to create opportunities for all.
