Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences
Senior Research Associate (Fixed term until 31 May 2030)
Ref: RA2332
Starting salary from £38,249 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum (pro rata).
This 4 ½ year post offers a rare opportunity to conduct real-world implementation research with immediate benefits to patients and the public.
You will join the School of Health Sciences on the Cancer Research UK funded “eSign study” (see: https://www.uea.ac.uk/about/school-of-health-sciences/research/projects/esign).
Our research supports the uptake of weight-management services, using innovative methods and digital implementation strategies. The aim of this study is to scale-up text-message signposting to weight-management support, with a view to preventing cancer and cancer disparities.
As a Senior Research Associate you will contribute ideas and/ or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School.
You will have a PhD in applied health research. You will also have experience of conducting qualitative, quantitative and mixed-method research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent within the field and 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, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team.
This full-time post is available from 1 October 2025 on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2030.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including annualised hours, compressed working hours, part time, job share, term-time only and/or 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: 31 August 2025
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