Research Assistant – Interpreter Training Study
Julkaistu 2025-03-13
About the role
Duties and responsibilities
We invite applications for a part-time (80% FTE) Research Assistant working on the Interpreter Training research project.
After identifying programmes for training interpreters / improving dementia diagnostic processes in minority ethnic groups, we will engage a range of stakeholders across different European countries, presenting the interpreter training materials and interviewing them about their opinions. The training materials are then translated and adapted across different countries and iteratively developed in partnership with stakeholders. The adapted training materials will be piloted with ten interpreters and obtain feedback about their experiences.
Appointment details:
The post is graded on the UCL Grade 6b Pay Scale, the salary for which ranges from £30,.60 - £32,.80 (80% FTE), including London Allowance, (£38, to £41, full time equivalent). The appointment is available from 1st May and is funded for 21 months in the first instance. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The role will be hybrid remote/in-person working About you
You will have some previous research experience, and experience with older people, including those with dementia. This is a developmental role and would be particularly suitable for someone seeking a career in mental health research. You will contribute to all aspects of the study with support from the study team, including: recruitment, the collection of social cognition data, video-recordings, and mobile phone app data, analysis, liaising with clinical services and staff, and writing up and disseminating study findings.
Application process:
A full job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Please use the personal statement section to explain how you meet each essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification. Applications will be anonymised, therefore please ensure your personal statement is fully completed as the panel will not be able to see your CV or any supporting documents Please also ensure to include your degree class within your personal statement if applicable. Please do not upload any additional documents (CV, transcripts, papers, or other reports) Interviews will be held on 04/03/ Contact details:
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Naaheed Mukadam at If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan On-Site nursery On-site gym Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service Discounted medical insurance The full range of staff benefits can be found here:
