EdTech Job – Research Assistant at Swansea University

Interview Date

22 August 2025

Informal Enquiries

For further information, please contact:
Dr. Alma Rahat
Email: [email protected]

About Swansea University

Founded in 1920, Swansea University is a research-driven institution committed to making a meaningful impact on society. The University fosters a vibrant community focused on exploration and discovery, offering a harmonious blend of world-class teaching and research alongside an excellent quality of life.

With its breathtaking waterfront campuses and multicultural environment, Swansea University attracts talented staff from across the globe. A career with us promises a fulfilling professional journey enriched by comprehensive rewards and benefits, as well as a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

This Research Assistant (RA) position is integral to the RATIONAL project (supporting informed policymaking with Infectious disease modelling, Optimisation And visualisation). The project seeks to enhance public health decision-making by leveraging advanced tools for infectious disease modelling, optimisation, and visualisation.

As part of the Swansea Modelling Team, the RA will be employed for 22 weeks, focusing on developing and applying tools to inform health policy decisions in Wales and Malta. Key responsibilities will include:

• Running simulations based on existing infectious disease models.
• Integrating new datasets into models and producing outputs to guide public health policies.
• Enhancing usability and functionality of tools to meet stakeholder needs.

The RA will undertake specific technical tasks such as improving:

• The Welsh Model for Covid-19 (WMC).
• The Policy Evaluation Tool (PET).
• The Generic Epidemiological Model (GEM) to widen its application to seasonal diseases.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
The role requires significant interaction with external partners:

• Cardiff, Wales: Collaborating with the Welsh Government’s Science Evidence Advice Division.
• Malta: Working with the Directorate of Health Information and Research.

These visits are crucial for integrating real-world insights into the tools and ensuring their practicality and effectiveness. Throughout the role, the RA will participate in weekly team meetings alongside the project lead and the broader Swansea Modelling Team.

This role offers a unique opportunity to:

• Contribute to impactful research with tangible societal benefits.
• Develop skills in stakeholder engagement.
• Translate academic insights into tools that support public health policy development.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Swansea University is committed to fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of its work. We strive to create an environment that welcomes and respects the contribution of individuals from all backgrounds and identities.

Applications are encouraged from candidates with any of the following protected characteristics:

• Age
• Disability
• Gender reassignment
• Marriage and civil partnership
• Pregnancy and maternity
• Race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin)
• Religion or belief
• Sex
• Sexual orientation

We are proud to nurture a workplace that values skills and talent over any specific background. Applications submitted in Welsh are warmly welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English