Research Assistant– iSWITCHED Programme
| Posting date: | 15 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,608 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 July 2026 |
| Location: | ST5 5BG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 4 days per week |
| Company: | Keele University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | KU00005157 |
Summary
Full Time - Fixed Term Until 30th June 2027. Agile working (blend of home and office based). Arrangements for job share would be considered.
The School of Medicine is committed to delivering high-quality research that improves patient outcomes and informs clinical practice across health and social care settings.
The successful candidate will support the scientific and operational delivery of the iSWITCHED programme, which focuses on developing and evaluating an intervention to support the safe and effective switching of antipsychotic medications to improve physical health outcomes for people living with severe mental illness.
Working closely with academic researchers, NHS partners, clinicians and external stakeholders, the postholder will coordinate day-to-day study activities including participant recruitment, study documentation, data collection, research governance processes, stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities.
You will have experience in applied health or mental health research, including coordinating research activities, supporting participant recruitment, and working within research governance and ethics frameworks.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Prachi Kaistha at p.k.kaistha@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: To be confirmed
The School of Medicine is committed to delivering high-quality research that improves patient outcomes and informs clinical practice across health and social care settings.
The successful candidate will support the scientific and operational delivery of the iSWITCHED programme, which focuses on developing and evaluating an intervention to support the safe and effective switching of antipsychotic medications to improve physical health outcomes for people living with severe mental illness.
Working closely with academic researchers, NHS partners, clinicians and external stakeholders, the postholder will coordinate day-to-day study activities including participant recruitment, study documentation, data collection, research governance processes, stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities.
You will have experience in applied health or mental health research, including coordinating research activities, supporting participant recruitment, and working within research governance and ethics frameworks.
The Benefits
The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:
• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above
The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.
The University
Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience. With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/
Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.
Please note this appointment is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.
How to Apply
For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies
For informal enquiries may be addressed to Prachi Kaistha at p.k.kaistha@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held on: To be confirmed
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