Research Assistant

The University of Manchester - Division of Population Health, Health Services Research And Primary Care

Job reference: BMH-031713
Salary: £33,002 - £36,636 per annum depending on experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Manchester
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Population Health, Health Services Research And Primary Care
Hours Per Week: 28
Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/07/2026
Contract Duration: Fixed term for 21 months
School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Research Assistant, with a background in health and/or data sciences,, to work within the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health under the supervision of Professor Martie van Tongeren.

The candidate will support the aims of The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) network funded by the Health and Safety Executive. This longstanding and unique project collects data on occupational and work-related disease from participating health professionals (occupational health physicians, respiratory physicians and dermatologists). The data are used to determine trends in occupational diseases in the UK and to identify sentinel cases.

This position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to work as part of a sociable interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have excellent data handling and communication skills, and will be able to work within a team.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

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