Application Deadline: September 22, 2026
LOCATION: United Kingdom
The Research Assistant will support the delivery of the NEOREHAB study, a YCR-funded feasibility trial evaluating a hybrid exercise rehabilitation programme for patients undergoing neoadjuvant treatment for resectable lung cancer. The post holder will be based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and work closely with the multidisciplinary lung cancer team and the Hull Health Trials Unit to ensure the successful day-to-day delivery of the study.
ELIGIBILITY:
The University of Hull particularly welcomes applications from people who are underrepresented within our workforce, including people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women, particularly in senior roles.
The role involves identifying and recruiting eligible participants; coordinating and conducting study visits; delivering and supervising personalized exercise interventions; collecting high-quality clinical and research data; maintaining study databases in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ALCOA++ principles; and supporting study monitoring and regulatory requirements. The post holder will contribute to participant engagement, promote healthy lifestyle behaviours, and ensure accurate documentation throughout the study.
The successful candidate will also contribute to data analysis, dissemination of findings through presentations and publications, and collaborative working with investigators, clinical teams, and research partners. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual wishing to develop a career in clinical research within exercise oncology and thoracic surgery while working in a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment.
The post holder will be primarily based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where the majority of participant recruitment, study visits, and delivery of the exercise intervention will take place. Regular attendance at the University of Hull/Hull Health Trials Unit will also be required to work closely with the Chief Investigator, supervisors, and the clinical trials team, ensuring effective study oversight, governance, monitoring, and collaboration across both sites. This post, therefore, involves cross-site working between Leeds and Hull throughout the duration of the study
The post holder will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational delivery of the NEOREHAB trial, ensuring recruitment targets are achieved and study milestones are met. They will lead participant screening, recruitment, and retention activities; coordinate study visits; and oversee the implementation of the exercise intervention, ensuring that personalized rehabilitation programmes are delivered safely, consistently, and in accordance with the study protocol. The post holder will work closely with the Chief Investigator and multidisciplinary clinical teams to optimize trial performance, maintain high-quality data collection, and contribute to the successful completion of the study.
This is an entry-level post and may be suitable for those planning to train and develop their research skills so that they may take on a more senior research post in the future.
Research staff at this level will assist an individual research leader or team to carry out a particular study or studies.
The research assistant will receive close supervision and direction from more senior colleagues and will receive academic and pastoral support and guidance, which may include specific training, career counseling, and mentoring.
The full job description can be viewed here.
For any informal queries, please contact Cecelia Pomili at Cecelia.Pompili@hyms.ac.uk
Applications close at 00:01am on the closing date listed. They reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested in this role, please submit your application as early as possible.
BENEFIT:
Salary Range: £33,002.00 – £38,784.00
