Research Assistant

Job Reference 0799-26 Date Posted Monday 7 September 2026 Application Closing Date Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11.59pm Location Preston Campus Salary £26,707 to £29,588 per annum pro rata Basis Part Time Contract Type Fixed Term until 31 August 2028 due to being limited by funding Job Category / Type Professional Services School / Service School of Health, Social Work and Sport Hours 14.50 hours per week Interview Date Saturday 17 October 2026

Job details

When you work for the University of Lancashire, you’ll be part of a thriving community of talent that’s united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.

About the role:

We are recruiting for a part-time Research Assistant to join the School of Health, Social Work \& Sport to contribute to a randomised controlled trial funded by the DoNotAge. This post will involve working on four randomised interventions examining the effects of different supplements.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in supporting the research team in delivering high-quality research while gaining valuable experience and developing their skills in health research. You will lead participant recruitment and data collection activities for this project and will work alongside and be supported by experienced researchers, creating an excellent opportunity to further develop their expertise and professional network in the field.

About you:

The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Psychology and proven experience of data collection as part of a randomised controlled trial. You will have experience in data handling and be able to work well within a team.

Use of AI in applications: We want to understand your genuine interest in the role and artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience and the written elements of your application should accurately reflect your own communication style. Applications that rely too heavily on AI tools can appear generic and lack the detail we need to assess your skills and experience.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we can offer you:

We have a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform which includes a 24/7 online GP.

Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives.

About us:

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

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Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.