Research Assistant 2025

We are seeking a motivated and capable Research Assistant for a 6-months 0.6 FTE post on a mixed-methods study titled: ‘Exploring Learning Disability Nurses’ Perspectives on NMC Registration: Implications for Students and Individuals Living with a Learning Disability’.

Please note interviews for this opportunity are expected to be held on 24th June 2025.

Key responsibilities

• To assist with data collection activities, including fieldwork such as conducting interviews, facilitating focus groups, and administering surveys.
• To carry out data analysis as required, with a particular emphasis on thematic analysis.
• To contribute to the dissemination of project findings through internal and external conferences, seminars, and academic journal publications.
• To contribute to the writing of the final report.
• To undertake relevant organisational and administrative tasks related to the successful delivery of the project.
• To perform any other reasonable duties as required by the project management team.
• To adhere to policies, principles, practices and processes that govern ethical research conduct.
• To comply with personal health and safety responsibilities as outlined in the University’s Health and Safety policy.

About the school or department

The role is based within the School of Health and Society in the Nursing and Midwifery department. You will be predominantly working alongside a team of researchers focused on social care nursing.

Through our interdisciplinary research network and research centres, we focus on improving health, social and individual outcomes.

We are part of the global healthcare community and collaboration is at the heart of what we do, working with a wide range of industry partners locally, regionally and globally.

By joining us, you will become part of a wide network of professionals, sharing knowledge and expertise. Like us, you will be passionate and committed and will be part of our ambitious journey, to shape the health professionals, community and social leaders of the future.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
• An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
• Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
• Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
• Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
• Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships.

About us

Join us here in Salford and be part of one of the UK’s fastest growing universities. At Salford, you’ll find a career that works for you, with flexible working, great benefits, generous annual leave and continuous professional development.

All our people are important to us, and we have services dedicated to your mental and physical wellbeing from an Employee Assistance Programme to discounted gym membership. All of this on either our Peel Park campus or our MediaCity campus, at the heart of a world-renowned digital and media hub.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students’ lives. We have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.

And, most importantly, we offer you a rewarding career. A career where everything you do will make a difference – to the students, our local community and the world around you.

At the University of Salford you’ll join a place to be inspired, connect and thrive.