Senior Research Associate (RA2420)

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
School of Health Sciences

Senior Research Fellow
Ref: RA2420

 Starting salary of £38,784 per annum (pro rata) with an annual increment up to £46,049 per annum (pro rata)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate to join the School of Health Sciences to work with Dr Carole Gardener.

You will join a project seeking to adapt a health care intervention that enables delivery of person-centred care for carers (https://csnat.org) so that it can be used with young carers.

Working with the PI the post-holder will i) organise and carry out Patient & Public Involvement (PPI) work, ii) organise and carry out qualitative data collection with young carers and relevant stakeholders, and iii) contribute to the adaptation of the Carer Support Needs Assessment Tool Intervention (CSNAT-I) for use with young carers.

There will also be opportunities to participate in dissemination activities and to contribute to the academic life of the School through participation in research seminars and appropriate School meetings.

While working under supervision, you’ll plan and manage your own research activity in collaboration with others and take significant initiatives in your work, consulting with the Principal Investigator over the details of the project.

You will have a postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant research area. You will also have experience of independent research, have publications in respected journals or equivalent strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to analyse qualitative data.

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.

This part time (0.4 FTE) post is available from 1 January 2027 on a fixed term basis until 30 June 2027.

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 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: 9 November 2026

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