Research Assistant (part time, fixed term)

Overview

The University of Sussex is seeking a Research Assistant to join the School of Psychology on a part-time, fixed-term basis for the Clean Slate at Scale project. This Innovate UK-funded collaborative initiative evaluates a digitally enabled alcohol detoxification and recovery service across Kent, Surrey, and Sussex. The successful candidate will support study set-up, ethics and governance, participant follow-up, data collection and management, analysis, dissemination, and patient involvement activities within the evaluation work package led by Dr Faith Matcham.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Psychology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Epidemiology, or a related discipline, along with prior experience supporting health, clinical, psychological, or applied research projects. Applicants are required to have strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to manage research data securely. Good communication skills are necessary for collaborating within a multidisciplinary team and building relationships with academic, NHS, industry, and public stakeholders. Work must be performed within the UK. Preferred attributes include experience with participant-facing research activities such as recruitment or interviews, familiarity with research ethics and data analysis, and an interest in digital health, addiction, or mental health research.

What you get

The position is offered as a Grade 6.1 role starting at 34,610 GBP per annum, pro rata for part-time hours. The working arrangement is onsite, with a maximum of 18.25 hours per week. The contract runs until 30th November 2029.

Key dates

The application closing date is 2026-11-03. Expected interviews will take place on 9th November 2026, with an expected start date of 1st December 2026.