Research Assistant

Overview

The Research Assistant position supports the human exposure strand of the CLEAR-IT study, which investigates how indoor air quality affects respiratory health by working directly with households to collect real-world data. This is a field-based role operated on site at Space Park Leicester, involving daily travel to conduct multiple home visits across Leicester and Leicestershire. The appointed individual will work alongside the wider project team, with initial guidance from the Principal Investigator leading to increased independence and project ownership as experience develops.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an honours degree or equivalent relevant experience in health, environmental, biological, or a related discipline. Applicants are required to possess practical experience working on clinical research studies involving human participants, including recruiting participants, gaining informed consent, and collecting clinical data or samples, alongside experience gathering data or samples in community or non-laboratory settings. A full UK driving licence held at the time of application is essential, as is the capability and willingness to drive daily to multiple homes. The role calls for strong organizational abilities, excellent communication skills for engaging with diverse backgrounds, and the capacity to handle fieldwork issues independently while maintaining accurate and ethical records.

What you get

The position offers a salary between £33,662 and £38,448 per annum at Grade 6. It is offered as a full-time, fixed-term contract spanning 37.5 hours per week and runs until 31 January 2029.

Key dates

The application deadline is 19 November 2026, closing at midnight.