"Research Assistant"

University of Sheffield - School of Medicine & Population Health

Location:	Sheffield, Hybrid
Salary:	£32,080 to £39,906
Hours:	Full Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On: 21st January 2026
Closes: 4th February 2026
Job Ref: 2139

Job description:

A position has arisen for a Research Assistant based in the Sheffield Clinical Trials Research Unit (CTRU). You will work closely with CTRU staff, with Chief Investigators and Study Managers to support the conduct of randomised controlled trials. You will work with Study Managers and other CTRU staff to undertake project management tasks under supervision. This can include assisting in obtaining regulatory approvals, set up and close study sites and supporting participant recruitment and reporting.

You will also liaise with staff at study sites and undertake quality control responsibilities related to studies, including site monitoring. Experience of using a range of research methods is desirable. A postgraduate qualification (or equivalent experience) in psychology, biology, pharmacology, pharmacy, or social science would be advantageous.

The University of Sheffield is a remarkable place to work. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. Their diverse backgrounds, abilities and beliefs make Sheffield a world-class university.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits including a highly competitive annual leave entitlement (with the ability to purchase more), a generous pensions scheme, flexible working opportunities,a commitment to your development and wellbeing, a wide range of retail discounts, and much more.

Find out more at www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits and join us to become part of something special.

We build teams of people from different heritages and lifestyles from across the world, whose talent and contributions complement each other to greatest effect. We believe diversity in all its forms delivers greater impact through research, teaching and student experience.