Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Norwich Medical School
Professor of Research Translation and Integration
Ref: ATR1748
Salary on appointment will be £69,488 per annum with an annual increment up to £73,709 per annum.
The Professor of Research Translation and Integration will provide academic and strategic leadership to enable, connect and accelerate research activity across the Norwich Research Park, with particular focus on the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.
The role exists to develop a culture of innovation, enhance research visibility, improve productivity and delivery of research, and significantly strengthen readiness and competitiveness for large-scale funding applications.
You will maintain a strategic overview of research activity, funding, infrastructure and capability across the Park, identify opportunities and gaps, reduce organisational and governance friction, and actively connect scientists, clinicians and industry partners to enable translational progression from discovery to tangible benefit.
You will engage fully with the strategic development of Norwich Medical School, Faculty and Norwich Research Park research ecosystem, and will provide academic leadership consistent with the expectations of a Professor at UEA.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
Benefits include:
- 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working, 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: 14 June 2026
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