Research Assistant

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University of Nottingham


30/04/2026


1 Month


Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 6:00pm. This is a part-time role of 16 hours per week, up to a maximum of 64 hours in total.


Smart Casual

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Description

Role

A Research Assistant is required to support the activities of a team within the NIHR Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, University of Nottingham (Hearing Sciences). The role holder will help with the refinement and further development of an online behaviour change toolkit to support hearing aid users. There will also be opportunities to learn about related research and knowledge exchange activities.

Start Date: 14/05/26 – To be arranged directly with the Hiring Manager

End Date: 30/06/26

Working hours: Monday to Friday, between 9:00am and 6:00pm. This is a part-time role of 16 hours per week, up to a maximum of 64 hours in total.

Pay Rate: £18.36 per hour 

Holiday Pay Rate: £2.22 per hour

Location: Remote or NIHR Nottingham BRC Hearing, Ropewalk House, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU

Duties and responsibilities

  • Conduct evidence searches
  • Collate and summarise key scientific articles
  • Act as a liaison between the research team and charity partner

Skills and experience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in literature searching
  • Experience in writing literature reviews (desirable)

Location
Remote or NIHR Nottingham BRC Hearing, Ropewalk House, 113 The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DU.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your CV to helen.henshaw@nottingham.ac.uk.

Applications will close on the 6th May 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview.

Ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above in your written application. You will always need to tailor your application to the role you are applying for. 

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