Job Description

The University of Manchester is currently recruiting for two Research Assistants to play an important role in supporting research activities taking place at the Colgate-Palmolive Dental Health Unit, specifically a project to evaluate the effects of a co-designed, multi-component, school-based behavioural intervention to improve oral health behaviours (Bee Smiley).


During this position, the post-holder will undertake a range of activities which will include: undertaking clinical examinations in schools across Greater Manchester, quantitative and qualitative data collection involving families and teachers, managing participant recruitment and providing updates to the research team. The Research Assistant will support the Principal Investigator through all aspects of the research from ethics approval to the preparation of manuscripts. A clinical background in oral health (e.g. BDS, BSc. Dental Hygiene and Therapy) is essential in order to carry out clinical examinations, previous experience in the coordination and support of research studies is also essential.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.


Our University is positive about flexible working you can find out more here


Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Michaela Goodwin


Email: Michaela.Goodwin@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.