Research Assistant in Study Coordination and Mental Health Research at University of Surrey

Position Details

Research Assistant – Study Coordination and Mental Health Research at the University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.

Type: Fixed‑term Part‑time (0.3FTE) until 27July2026.

Closing date: 24June2026 (23:59BST).

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection and data‑flow activities, including participant recruitment and follow‑up.
• Track questionnaires, sleep‑watch data, supplement adherence, and stool‑sample collection.
• Maintain study logs, perform routine data checks, and manage ethics/GDPR documentation.
• Support ongoing research on prebiotic supplementation and perimenopausal symptoms, handling online questionnaires, sleep‑tracking devices, dietary supplements, and stool samples.
• Attend lab meetings, contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the research laboratory, and perform general lab tasks as required.
• Conduct any tasks flexibly or remotely where possible, while remaining a proactive member of the lab team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in psychology, nutrition, neuroscience, health sciences, public health, biosciences, or a related field.
• Prior research training or experience (e.g., dissertation, research placement, internship, lab role, or data‑collection role).
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work carefully with sensitive participant information.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence communicating with research participants.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and online data‑collection systems.
• Ability to follow study protocols accurately and demonstrate reliability, initiative, and a calm, professional approach to problem‑solving.
• Interest in nutrition, mental health, sleep, cognition, women’s health, and/or gut‑brain research.
• Understanding of research ethics, confidentiality, and data protection, or willingness to develop this knowledge with training.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme.
• Relocation assistance where appropriate.
• Flexible working options, including blended home/campus arrangements.
• Access to world‑class leisure facilities on campus.
• Range of travel schemes.
• Supportive family‑friendly benefits, including an excellent on‑site nursery.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community.

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