Research Assistant - Kids Matter

We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant research group associated with the Health Research Institute’s Research Centre for Arts and Wellbeing which undertakes a broad range of research and has a number of current research awards.

You will work closely with Kids Matter, the facilitators who deliver the Kids Matter programme and the research team at Edge Hill University to help with project set up (e.g., ethics application), data collection and data analysis. Whilst based at Edge Hill University, you may be required to do site visits to enable recruitment and fidelity testing. You will work closely with the team at Kids Matter, engaging in participant recruitment exercises, evaluation and training.

For informal enquiries about this vacancy, you may wish to contact: Dr Shaun Liverpool, Senior Lecturer Child & Adolescent MH & Wellbeing at Liverpos@edgehill.ac.uk.

About You

As Research Assistant, you will have:

A Masters Level in a relevant subject areaExperience in designing and executing research using qualitative/arts-based methods and or quantitative methods, with user knowledge of appropriate software for data analysis such as Nvivo and SPSSAbility to work within ethical guidelines and maintain high levels of research integrity at all times, including the management of research dataExperience of high-quality report writingAbility to organise and prioritise work effectively demonstrating flexibility and reliability to meet required deadlines

At Edge Hill University we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.

Rewards & Benefits

Discounted membership to our onsite state-of-the-art sport and leisure facilitiesStaff benefits scheme, which provides you with discounts across the high street, supermarket shopping, cinema tickets, dining out and more.Employee assistance programme with access to free confidential counselling sessions, legal & financial advice, and as health & wellbeing resourcesA wide range of development programmes to enhance your careerBeautiful award-winning on-campus working environment.Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with our employer contribution of 17.8%

About Us

At Edge Hill University we believe in the life changing opportunities knowledge can create. Since 1885, we’ve been creating access to knowledge for those who may not have had the opportunity to before. 

Today, the effect we have has a far-reaching impact, not just for those who come to study here but for those who work, invest in, and live in our local communities too. So, if you’ve ever wondered if one person can make a difference, simply speak to our alumni, students, and award-winning staff.

Because for us education isn’t about how much you take in. It’s about what you take out into the world. 

Inspiring minds and changing futures since 1885, Edge Hill University is “A great success story… an institution that improves and impresses year after year” – Times Higher Education.

 

 

Closing Date: 08 Jun 2025

Department: Support

Salary: £31,637 to £34,132 per annum pro rata Fixed term contract for 29 Months - Campus based role