Research Assistant

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Job number

SHPS00473

School / Service

School of Health & Medical Sciences

Department

Midwifery and Radiography

Location

Myddelton Street Building

Contract type

Permanent and Fixed Term

Job category

Research

Hours

Part-time

Salary min

£39,355

Salary max

£39,355

Publication date

16-Apr-2025

Closing date

04-May-2025

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

We are creating a ‘health powerhouse’ for students, researchers, the NHS and partners in uniting a world-leading specialist health university, in which staff and students have access to an expanded team of brilliant academic and professional services colleagues, combined resources and facilities and increased interdisciplinary opportunities. We are now one of the UK’s largest health educators and one of the largest suppliers of the health workforce in the capital.

Background

The Department of Radiography, School of Health and Medical Sciences, is seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team, working on our project, “Radiographers’ and autistic individuals’ perceptions of autism and care in radiology: Listening, understanding, and planning for cultural and clinical practice changes in the UK”.  

This project aims to explore, map, and reflect on the experiences of autistic people within diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy setting, and gain insight into radiographers’ perspectives of caring for autistic individuals.

 

Responsibilities

You will work closely with the Principal Investigator to collect research data through a national online survey and by conducting individual interviews with research participants. You will analyse the data, and prepare the study findings for dissemination. This will include at least one journal article. You will also be supported to attend, and present the study findings at a national scientific conference.

Person Specification

You will hold a Master’s degree in a radiography-related discipline and have clinical experience as a senior radiography professional. You will have sound knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods and their application. Successful completion of The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training on Learning Disability and Autism is essential.

Additional Information

Closing date: 4th May 2025 at 11:59pm.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 14th May 2025.

The selection process will involve an interview.

To apply and for more information about the post please use the links below.

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.

City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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Available documents

• AutRad JD Final (1).pdf

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