Research Data Collection Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,804 to £27,319 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 March 2026 |
| Location: | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Glasgow |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 192434 |
Summary
College of Medical Veterinary & Life Sciences
School of Health & Wellbeing
Research Data Collection Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 192434
Salary: UofG Grade 4, £25,804 - £27,319 per annum, pro rata.
This post is part time (5.25 hours per week) and fixed term until 30th June 2027.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have a great opportunity for a Research Data Collection Assistant. The postholder will join a research project team conducting a randomised controlled trial of exercise-based rehabilitation for people living with multiple long-term conditions across the UK (PERFORM).
This specific data collection role will require staff to distribute physical activity monitors (accelerometers) to trial participants via post, collect returned monitors and download data. Some contact with participants may be required to request home addresses, chase missing monitors, and answer questions from trial participants. Additional equipment administration such as charging, set up, and cleaning will also be required. Staff will be responsible for logging and maintaining updates on their activity. Training on the data collection processes for the study will be provided.
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-data-collection-assistant-5817235
Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 4th March 2026
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
School of Health & Wellbeing
Research Data Collection Assistant
Vacancy Reference: 192434
Salary: UofG Grade 4, £25,804 - £27,319 per annum, pro rata.
This post is part time (5.25 hours per week) and fixed term until 30th June 2027.
The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are one of the world's top 100 universities. We are delighted to have recently been awarded Scottish University of the Year by the Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
We have a great opportunity for a Research Data Collection Assistant. The postholder will join a research project team conducting a randomised controlled trial of exercise-based rehabilitation for people living with multiple long-term conditions across the UK (PERFORM).
This specific data collection role will require staff to distribute physical activity monitors (accelerometers) to trial participants via post, collect returned monitors and download data. Some contact with participants may be required to request home addresses, chase missing monitors, and answer questions from trial participants. Additional equipment administration such as charging, set up, and cleaning will also be required. Staff will be responsible for logging and maintaining updates on their activity. Training on the data collection processes for the study will be provided.
Apply online at: https://www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/research-data-collection-assistant-5817235
Closing date: 23:45 on Wednesday 4th March 2026
We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/.
We endorse the principles of Athena Swan https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/humanresources/equalitydiversity/athenaswan/ and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.
We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/ for more information.
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