"Research Assistant"

Grade 6a

Salary Range £35,608 - £36,636 (Incremental progression)

Part Time Fixed Term 0.6fte

36 months Until March 2029

Agile working (blend of home and office based) would be considered

The Opportunity

This post represents an exciting opportunity for a motivated person to join a team of staff in Keele University’s School of Medicine. We seek to appoint a Research assistant to support the delivery of an UKRI/MRC-funded international research project led by the School of Medicine at Keele University. The project focuses on the co-development and evaluation of a culturally sensitive hygiene intervention to reduce pathogen transmission and diarrhoeal disease in Ghana. Working as part of a multidisciplinary research team, the postholder will support the coordination, governance, and reporting of the project from the UK, working closely with the MRC Fellow and Ghana team responsible for in-country implementation.

The postholder will join the School of Medicine’s applied and global health research environment and contribute to the effective management of a complex international research programme, working alongside academic, professional services, and international partners.

The successful candidate will have a master's degree or equivalent professional experience in a relevant area such as project management, public health, global health, or research administration, and experience of supporting or coordinating research or complex projects. You will have strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and support delivery of externally funded research in line with funder and institutional requirements.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

How to Apply

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Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Opeyemi Babatunde (o.babatunde@keele.ac.uk) or Dr Evans Asamane (e.a.asamane@keele.ac.uk). Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 27th April 2026

Interviews will be held on: 7th May 2026