Research Assistant

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Job reference: BMH-031713 Salary: £33,002 - £36,636 per annum depending on experience Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health Location: Manchester Employment type: Fixed Term Division/Team: Division of Population Health, Health Services Research And Primary Care Hours Per Week: 28 Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 10/07/2026 Contract Duration: Fixed term for 21 months School/Directorate: School of Health Sciences This is an outstanding opportunity for a Research Assistant, with a background in health and/or data sciences,, to work within the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health under the supervision of Professor Martie van Tongeren. The candidate will support the aims of The Health and Occupation Research (THOR) network funded by the Health and Safety Executive. This longstanding and unique project collects data on occupational and work-related disease from participating health professionals (occupational health physicians, respiratory physicians and dermatologists). The data are used to determine trends in occupational diseases in the UK and to identify sentinel cases. This position offers an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to work as part of a sociable interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have excellent data handling and communication skills, and will be able to work within a team. 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 welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit. Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more here Hybrid working arrangements may be considered. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk . Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift. Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post. Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews: Name: Professor Martie van Tongeren Email: martie.j.van-tongerenl@manchester.ac.uk Name: Dr Melanie Carder Email: melanie.carder@manchester.ac.uk General enquiries: Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk Technical support: https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date. £33,002 to £36,636 per annum depending on experience

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