Research Assistant - Qualitative Dementia Study (0.4 FTE, Fixed Term Until 01/06/2027)

Overview

The Centre for Dementia Research at Leeds Beckett University is looking to appoint a Research Assistant to contribute to a National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funded qualitative project examining intergenerational activities within care homes featuring co-located nurseries, focusing on residents living with dementia.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with Dr Chloé Bradwell, a second Research Assistant, experts, and partner care homes to progress the study.
• Participate in all phases of research including recruiting participants, obtaining consent, conducting ethnographic observations, interviews, and facilitating creative focus groups with both nursery children and care home residents.
• Analyze collected qualitative data and assist in preparing detailed reports and dissemination materials.
• Regularly travel to multiple care home locations within the UK to carry out fieldwork, with some assignments requiring overnight accommodation. A driving licence or proof of feasible travel arrangements is preferred.

Requirements

• Previous experience conducting research with older adults and/or care home personnel.
• Proficiency in qualitative research methodologies, with ethnographic approaches being especially desirable.
• Ability to manage a part-time workload at 0.4 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE).

Additional Information

• The position is a fixed-term contract ending on June 1, 2027.
• The role is subject to an enhanced-level criminal records check.
• Leeds Beckett University welcomes applications from disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria directly to interview.
• Employment benefits include generous pension plans, excellent holiday entitlement, flexible working options, reduced fees for study, subsidized fitness facilities, among others.

Application Details

Applications should be submitted through the university’s official employment portal. For informal queries, contact Dr Chloe Bradwell.