Research Assistant: Autism from Menstruation to Menopause
| Posting date: | 28 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34,132 to £38,249 per year |
| Additional salary information: | together with USS pension benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Swansea, Wales |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Swansea University |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | SU01555 |
Summary
Dr Aimee Grant, an Autistic academic, received funding of £2.4 million from the Wellcome Trust to work with Autistic UK and Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales on an eight year project, Autism from Menstruation to Menopause. The aim of the associated post is to continue to undertake longitudinal qualitative research with 25 Autistic young people.
You will be responsible for interviewing each participant up to twice over the year. Interviews will be facilitated through the use of individually tailored creative methods, to centre the participants’ experiences. The study has been adequately costed so that the research team have time to build supportive and reciprocal relationships with participants to facilitate long-term engagement with the study.
We are looking for a self-motivated research assistant who can be an integral part of this project, meeting the criteria on the job description. All applicants should be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of Autism, in a neurodiversity affirming paradigm, including as an Autistic person, personal experience, research experience or work experience. Ideally you will have experience in publishing and/or grant capture specifically in this area. Furthermore, you will have a knowledge of the social model of disability and the neurodiversity movement; and have a commitment to valuing the perspectives of the Autistic community.
You will be responsible for interviewing each participant up to twice over the year. Interviews will be facilitated through the use of individually tailored creative methods, to centre the participants’ experiences. The study has been adequately costed so that the research team have time to build supportive and reciprocal relationships with participants to facilitate long-term engagement with the study.
We are looking for a self-motivated research assistant who can be an integral part of this project, meeting the criteria on the job description. All applicants should be able to demonstrate strong knowledge of Autism, in a neurodiversity affirming paradigm, including as an Autistic person, personal experience, research experience or work experience. Ideally you will have experience in publishing and/or grant capture specifically in this area. Furthermore, you will have a knowledge of the social model of disability and the neurodiversity movement; and have a commitment to valuing the perspectives of the Autistic community.