We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant (RA) at 0.45 FTE for 6 months. The successful candidate will join an international interdisciplinary research team with members from schools of Medicine and Economics & Finance in collaboration with partners from Uganda.

The RA will contribute to research investigating the best models for maximising uptake of diagnostic technologies into policy and practice in Low- and – Middle Income Countries. Based in St Andrews, the RA will spearhead the collection and analysis of data from UK as high-income comparator. The job holder is expected to commence work on 5 January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter.  

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Dr Wilber Sabiiti, email: ws31@st-andrews
Tel: 01334 461736  

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in Academic posts at the University.  

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through our working on diversity awards (ECU Athena SWAN/Race Charters; Carer Positive; LGBT Charter; and Stonewall).  More details can be found at http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.  

This role does not meet the minimum requirements set by the UKVI to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.  Further information can be found at https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/policy/immigration/.

Closing Date: 2 December 2020                                                         

Please quote ref: AR2449NB                      

Further Particulars: AR2449NB FPs.doc



School of Medicine
Salary: £27,511 per annum pro rata
Start Date: 5 January 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed Term: 6 months
Part Time: 0.45 FTE