Research Assistant
Are you intersted in working in a research project investigating home based vision assessment in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using Virtual reality platform?
This is an exciting project at the intersection of technological advancement in VR vision tests and clinical vision assessment. Your work will contribute to the evidence-base supporting the use of home-based tests to track vision changes in chronic neurological conditions such as MS.
About the role:
You will
- Be working as a research assistant;
- Develop protocols for home vision assessment,
- Collect clinical and home based vision data,
- Contribute to data analysis and report/publication generation.
- Develop and refine protocols for home-based vision assessment using virtual reality (VR) technology in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Conduct clinical and home-based vision assessments.
- Support participant recruitment and engagement.
- Contribute to data analysis, research outputs, including preparation of reports, and publications, and dissemination of findings.
Due to the nature of the role, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate working from home.
Due to the nature of this role, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check plus an Adult’s Barred List check will be required.
There is an essential requirement within this role that you will be required to travel to and work at different University sites and/or other business locations that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Please refer to the job description for further information.
This is a fixed term role, working 29.6 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, for 9 months to 1 year due to funding, with a start date of 2nd January 2027.
For an informal discussion to find out more about the role then please contact Dr Mahesh Joshi: by email at mahesh.joshi@plymouth.ac.uk
What we’re looking for
- Experience/interest in the use of virtual reality devices or vision assessment.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
- Clinical communication and problem-solving skills.
For more information about the job and the person specification, please refer to the job description.
About us
The Faculty of Health holds four Silver Athena Swan awards, which recognise our commitment to supporting gender equality within higher education.
For more information on School of Health Professions please visit our dedicated webpage at https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/schools
Application Process
Please apply online, demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the knowledge, qualifications, training, skills and experience elements of the job description in your supporting statement.
Following the closing date of the vacancy, you will be notified on the outcome of your application in due course.
Our Offer
We have a wide range of staff benefits available to employees, depending on eligibility:
- Generous annual leave: 25* / 35* Days Annual Leave (pro rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays* & Closure Days*
- Generous pension scheme
- Cycle to Work & Electric Car Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Development opportunities
- Enhanced family leave
- Flexible working
- Retailer discounts
- On-site nursery
*Pro rata if part-time/fixed term contract
A summary of our comprehensive benefits can be viewed here
Additional Information
The University of Plymouth is building an inclusive and equitable university where everyone feels represented, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is guided by the Inclusive Institutions Framework, a strategic and externally validated approach that embeds these principles across the entire institution. To find out more please visit our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion webpages
Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026 at 12 o’clock midnight
