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1117301
University of Leicester
01/10/2026
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Days and times flexible by agreement; some fixed times required for project events.
Smart Casual
Pay
£16.92
£2.04
Description
Role
The University of Leicester is seeking a Research Assistant to support an innovative project within the Leicester Medical School focused on addressing the gender health gap through the development and evaluation of educational resources. Funded by the Stoneygate Centre for Empathic Healthcare, this project forms part of the MBChB programme and aims to enhance empathetic approaches to healthcare education. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr Jennifer Creese, Dr Yitong Li and Dr Marina Politis to support the planning, facilitation and evaluation of project activities.
This temporary position is based within the Leicester Medical School, College of Life Sciences, and offers hybrid working arrangements, with some duties required on campus. The role is available from October 2026 until 31 March 2027, comprising 90 hours of work with flexible working days and times agreed in advance.
Duties and responsibilities
The Research Assistant will attend and support a pedagogical resource development workshop focused on the gender health gap, collaborate with workshop leads to facilitate participant activities, and contribute to the analysis and synthesis of participant feedback. The postholder will also support the development of educational resources and assist with the delivery and analysis of pre- and post-session evaluations completed by students.
In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the wider success of the research project through effective communication with colleagues, collaborators and participants. They will support the dissemination of findings through academic write-up activities and engage in opportunities to develop expertise in gender-informed pedagogy and healthcare education.
Skills and experience
Applicants should have evidence of an honours degree and/or relevant experience together with practical experience of applying research skills, including mixed-methods research approaches. Candidates must be able to demonstrate research potential, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality outputs. A collaborative approach and commitment to continued development of subject expertise are also essential.
A master's degree, current PhD study, experience of focus group facilitation, and an interest in medical or healthcare education would be advantageous. Knowledge of health inequalities, the gender health gap, and empathy in healthcare would also be beneficial.
Location
Hybrid/flexible, with some duties required at the University of Leicester campus (all remote work must be completed in the UK).
Additional information
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.
Informal enquiries are welcome, and should be made to Dr Jennifer Creese at Jennifer.creese@leicester.ac.uk
Closing date for applications: Sunday 13 September 2026
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