Temporary Research Assistant - Psychology

About This Role

We are seeking a Temporary Research Assistant to support a programme of research in Counselling Psychology and mental health support, with a strong emphasis on qualitative surveys and mixed-methods analysis of large data sets. The postholder will work closely with academic staff, contribute to data collection and analysis, and help produce high-quality outputs that inform practice and scholarship.

• Experience in applied research, especially within designing and running qualitative surveys and conducting analysis of large datasets.
• Familiarity with qualitative research standards (e.g., coding frameworks, reliability checks, reflexivity), and proficiency with relevant tools (e.g. coding in spreadsheets).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarise complex findings for diverse audiences, including practitioners and researchers.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and professional teams and engage constructively with stakeholders.
• Experience of writing social science research articles for publication
• Experience coordinating workshops or co‑production activities with community or clinical partners.
• Evidence of contributing to reports, practice guidelines, or peer-reviewed outputs.

• Experience in applied research, especially within designing and running qualitative surveys and conducting analysis of large datasets.
• Familiarity with qualitative research standards (e.g., coding frameworks, reliability checks, reflexivity), and proficiency with relevant tools (e.g. coding in spreadsheets).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to summarise complex findings for diverse audiences, including practitioners and researchers.
• Ability to work collaboratively across academic and professional teams and engage constructively with stakeholders.

• Experience of writing social science research articles for publication
• Experience coordinating workshops or co‑production activities with community or clinical partners.
• Evidence of contributing to reports, practice guidelines, or peer-reviewed outputs.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, with vibrant campus communities that are central to student life.

In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus where we’ve invested in state-of-the-art facilities designed to help both staff and students succeed.

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. Based in vibrant Bristol, our ambitions are to make a positive difference to our planet, transforming futures through actions and solving real world challenges.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, very generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

UWE Bristol recognises the power of a truly diverse university community. We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. Diversity is our strength, enhancing creativity, decision‑making, and problem‑solving. Join our supportive community and thrive.

As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Eva Fragkiadaki at

Closing date for applications is 21/02/2026. Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus on Monday 02 March 2026.

This is a fixed-term for 5 months, working 10 hours per week.

If you are offered the role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

We’d love to hear from you - if this role excites you, please complete our application form as soon as possible and tell us how your skills and experience meet the criteria listed in the Person Specification, using clear and relevant examples wherever possible.

We’ll keep you informed of the outcome by email once shortlisting is complete.