Research Assistant

Salary

£14.16 - £16.19 per hour

Contractual hours

Basis

Casual

Job category/type

Casual Employee

Job reference

REC00005109

The University of Portsmouth is a global employer of choice where exceptional people create, share and apply knowledge that makes a difference.

Experience the pride of being part of a select group – one of only four universities in the south-east of England to achieve a prestigious Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework. Additionally, we proudly rank among the top 140 universities globally in the Times Higher Young University World Rankings.

Ambition, Responsibility and Openness drive our every endeavour. Join our esteemed institution with a proven track record of success, and where dedication to excellence is key. We want people to make their mark in a professional community that truly values people, innovation, and achievement.

We're always on the lookout for talented candidates who have:

• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Relevant experience
• Availability to work at short notice
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Our interesting and varied temporary assignments offer you the flexibility to work around your studies, whilst developing skills which will help in securing future employment.

The Role

This role exists to support the successful delivery of a research project exploring digital mental health among digitally native populations, generating high-quality insights that advance understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with AI-enabled mental health support. The role will contribute to evidence-based research that informs future policy, practice, and innovation at the intersection of digital health, artificial intelligence, and wellbeing.

This role will be working up to 50 hours until 30 May 2027. The interviews are currently anticipated to be held on 25 June 2026.

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Dr Aamir Amin at ***email_hidden***

Salary Information

New appointments will routinely be made to the entry spine point (minimum) for the advertised grade, from where the individual will (in addition to receiving annual cost-of-living-related increases) progress through the pay range to the maximum for the grade, within a reasonable timeframe. This ensures fairness, consistency and transparency in our pay structures. A higher starting salary or market supplement may be available for a truly exceptional candidate when circumstances fully justify a departure from our normal policy.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Generous holiday pay

Opportunity to work immediately or at short notice

Staff discounts and loyalty schemes

UKVI Statement

Prior to submitting your application, kindly ensure that you can either demonstrate or acquire the necessary right to work in the UK. If you currently do not possess the right to work in the UK, please be aware that our offer of employment is conditional upon you obtaining it.

ED&I Statement

We are committed to upholding the University’s values of being ambitious, open and responsible, in an inclusive working environment that promotes dignity and respect.

Please note that this vacancy may be closed earlier than advertised, so early applications are advised.