Faculty of Social Sciences
School of Psychology
Senior Research Associate
Ref: RA2399
Salary on appointment will be £38,784 per annum, with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate join the School of Psychology, in partnership with Norwich Medical School and Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, to help with the adaptation of a psychological sleep intervention for young people with mild to moderate mental health difficulties in schools, and to prepare for a clinical trial.
The project, funded by a Wellcome Trust grant, and led by Dr Faith Orchard, is a Foundation Phase award which funds the team to conduct foundational activities in preparation for the testing and implementation of the intervention. You will be responsible for coordinating the patient and public involvement activities with young people, parents and clinicians, alongside a charity partner, for supporting adaptations to the intervention materials, for coordinating a multidisciplinary steering group, and developing the trial protocol.
You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in psychology, clinical psychology or psychological therapies.
You will have experience of working with young people, with conducting research on psychological disorders or interventions, and have publications in respected journals within the field.
You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
Advanced skills including patient and public involvement coordination, implementation science, leading a research project, and communicating research to non-specialists would be advantageous.
This full-time post is available from 1 August 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 9 months.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment will be subject to a criminal record check at Enhanced level from the Disclosure and Barring Service, including a check of the Child Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
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: 18 June 2026
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