Advert for a Research Assistant to support a quit smoking trial in homeless centres
A full-time research assistant is sought to assist with the running of this trial which aims to explore the effects of e-cigarettes compared with usual care for quitting smoking when offered at homeless centres. The study is funded by the NIHR’s Public Health Research Programme.
About you
We are looking for a research assistant with previous experience in running quantitative research projects and excellent interpersonal skills to help support this exciting new project. You would work with a team of researchers in the Centre for Addictive Behaviours Research within the School of Applied Sciences.
The skills and experience you will need to be successful
- A BSc and MSc in Psychology or related discipline
- Experience in independently managing quantitative research projects
- Ability to communicate effectively with collaborators (homeless centre staff) participants (service users), the research team and the funder
- Excellent organisational and research related administrative skills
- Open, non-judgemental approach to homelessness, nicotine and harm reduction
(see job specification/selection criteria for a full list)
Managers contact details (if required): Professor Lynne Dawkins: email: dawkinl3 [at] lsbu [dot] ac [dot] uk
