Research assistant (improve preterm)

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Research assistant (improve preterm)
University of Leicester
Workplace	Leicester - East Midlands - UK
Category	Health \| Social Sciences
Position	Scientific Officer / Scientific Assistant
Published	20 January 2026
Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Register for an account Log in Log in to your account Login with Facebook Login with Google Login with LinkedIn Or Remember username * Required Forgot Password? Research Assistant (IMPROVE Preterm) Apply Vacancy ID: 12844 Location: Leicester School/Division: Healthcare Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 31 December 2027 Salary details: Grade 6 - £33,002 to £37,694 per annum, pro-rata if part-time Hours per week: 37.5 Advert closes midnight on: 16 Feb 2026 About the role We are seeking a Research Assistant to join the EU Horizon-funded IMPROVE PRETERM project within the School of Healthcare at the University of Leicester. This exciting role focuses on developing and validating a novel parent questionnaire to assess children’s cognitive abilities between the ages of 4 and 7 years. You will play a key part in administering standardised cognitive assessments during primary school visits across Leicester and the East Midlands, ensuring data collection is carried out to the highest standards. Alongside fieldwork, you will support the research team with data entry, management, and basic analysis, and assist in preparing reports and outputs for dissemination. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in developmental psychology research and to work collaboratively within a dynamic, multidisciplinary team committed to impactful research. About you You will hold an Honours degree in Psychology or a related discipline or have equivalent relevant experience. Experience working with primary school-aged children is essential, and familiarity with administering and scoring standardised tests would be advantageous. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while managing your own workload are key to success in this role. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required, along with proficiency in IT and data management. You will demonstrate enthusiasm for child development and developmental psychology, and be willing to travel for school visits. A commitment to professional development and the ability to work sensitively and professionally with families and young children are essential. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post. Additional information Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Prof Samantha Johnson on [email protected] k Applications for job share will be considered. As part of the University’s ongoing commitment to professional development, this role will also be considered on a seconded basis for existing staff members. Please ensure this is discussed with your line manager prior to applying. More information regarding secondments can be found here The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world. As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive . We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. Job Summary Download 12844_Job_Summary.pdf Apply Job Summary Download 12844_Job_Summary.pdf Other jobs like this Associate Professor/Honorary Consultant in Old Age Psychiatry - Younger People with Dementia Vacancy ID: 12373 Location: Leicester School/Division: College of Life Sciences Vacancy terms: Full-time (10PA, 40hpw), Permanent Salary details: Clinical at Consultant Hours per week: 40 Advert closes midnight on: 16 Feb 2026 More Info Research Associate Vacancy ID: 12826 Location: Leicester School/Division: Healthcare Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 28 February 2027 Salary details: Grade 7 - £39,906 to £46,049 per annum, pro-rata if part-time Hours per week: 37.5 Advert closes midnight on: 16 Feb 2026 More Info Research Assistant (IMPROVE Preterm) Vacancy ID: 12844 Location: Leicester School/Division: Healthcare Vacancy terms: Full-time, or job share considered, fixed term contract until 31 December 2027 Salary details: Grade 6 - £33,002 to £37,694 per annum, pro-rata if part-time Hours per week: 37.5 Advert closes midnight on: 16 Feb 2026 More Info

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