Research Assistant - Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS)

Swansea University - Faculty of Science and Engineering

Location: Bay Campus, Swansea

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

The Welsh Institute of Physical Activity, Health and Sport (WIPAHS) is seeking a motivated and versatile Research Assistant to support the delivery of high-quality, applied research across its Wales-wide network. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that informs policy and practice to improve physical activity, health and wellbeing across Wales.

This is a varied and collaborative role combining research delivery, stakeholder engagement, data collection and analysis, and project coordination. The postholder will work closely with academic colleagues, community partners and national stakeholders to support the design, implementation and dissemination of research and evaluation activities. Responsibilities will include coordinating focus groups, interviews and workshops; supporting participant recruitment and engagement; managing project logistics and communications; undertaking quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis; and contributing to reports, presentations and academic outputs.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities across concurrent workstreams. They will have strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to work sensitively and effectively with diverse communities and partners. Experience of mixed-methods research and a commitment to inclusive, impactful research are essential.

Based at Swansea University’s Bay Campus within the A-STEM Research Centre, the postholder will work across the WIPAHS partnership and with stakeholders throughout Wales. The role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful, policy-relevant research within a dynamic multidisciplinary environment.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Closing Date: 2 April 2026

Interview Date: 28 April 2026

Informal Enquiries

• Melitta McNarry m.mcnarry@swansea.ac.uk
• Ioan Humphreys I.Humphreys@Swansea.ac.uk