Job title
Research Assistant
Job reference
REQ001380
Date posted
30/09/2024
Application closing date
25/10/2024
Location
Dundee
Salary
Grade 6 (£31,387 - £36,924 pro rata)
Contractual hours
22.5
Basis
Part time
Job category/type
Social and Applied Sciences
Attachments
Candidate Brief.pdf
Job description
Research Assistant
Part time, 22.5 hours per week
Grade 6 (£31,387 - £36,924 pro rata)
Fixed term for a period of six months
Abertay is a modern university with a global outlook, rooted in its local and national communities. We have made our mark with high quality, well-directed teaching and research, and a stimulating and enriching experience for our students.
The Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences mixes scientific knowledge with practical applications. We will prepare you for employment through a practical, skills-based learning experience. The Faculty is a dynamic, exciting place to study. Our staff are passionate and dedicated, and many have internationally recognised expertise. Many of our subjects led REF2021 rankings for research intensity for modern Scottish universities.
The University now seeks to appoint a Research Assistant.
The role is part of a funded project with The Carnegie Trust titled “The health-related quality of life and wellbeing benefits of golf for children and adolescents with disabilities” led by Dr Graeme Sorbie, Professor David Lavalee, Dr Rhiannon Lord and Dr Ashley Williams. The project is designed to enable an evidence-based approach to promote the movement of golf for the disabled (G4D) for children and adolescents.
Reporting to the research team, you will be involved in collecting data, analysing data, and assisting with the dissemination of the findings. The Research Assistant will work closely with the research team to ensure that the project is completed effectively and within time constraints.
The role requires:
A full candidate brief can be above below which details the job description, person specification and application details.
If you believe you have the skills and experience for this exciting and challenging role, please submit your application by clicking apply online below.
Please note that we will only accept applications through our online recruitment system.
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Abertay University is a Scottish Registered Charity,
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