Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Research Associate
Ref: RA2314
Starting salary from £30,805 per annum (pro rata), dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £37,174 per annum (pro rata)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate join the School of Health Sciences to conduct studies on the Disability Access in Laboratory Environments (DALE) project.
As a Research Associate you will contribute to the creation of an assessment of disability access in laboratories. You will survey labs, interview staff and students about the lab's accessibility, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.
You will have a graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience or technical qualifications e.g. Health and Safety, technical skills, project management qualifications. You will be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be able to work effectively as a member of a team and have the ability to review documents. The ability to conduct interviews, analyse and interpret data and advanced skills directly relating to disability access and accommodations and previous research and/or technical experience would be advantageous. This post is suitable for early career researchers such as first post-graduate research appointment or first research technician appointment.
This part-time (0.8 FTE) post is available on a fixed term basis from 1 June 2025 to 30 November 2025.
We strongly encourage disabled candidates to consider applying. We welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including compressed working hours, job share, and hybrid working. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days (pro rata for part-time).
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 12 May 2025
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