Research Assistant in Respiratory Medicine

University of Manchester

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Professor Clare Murray from the Division of Immunology, Immunity to Infection and Respiratory Medicine wishes to appoint a Research Assistant to an exciting project investigating the impact of indoor air pollutants, and their potentially synergistic interactions, upon human health.During this position, the post-holder will undertake a range of activities including:
  • Assisting in recruiting children from participating schools, obtaining informed consent from parents
  • Managing study specific equipment including pollution sensors within schools.
  • Supporting the research study, according to the approved protocol.
  • Collecting and collating data and ensuring it is logged and stored appropriately.
  • Liaising with schools to arrange clinical follow-up of participating children and organising appointments.
  • Assisting with follow up visits of children at their schools
What you will get in return:
  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out moreHybrid working arrangements may be considered.Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:Name: Professor Clare MurrayEmail:General enquiries:Email:Technical support:This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

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