Senior Research Associate (COHWB)
Health Research
Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK
Salary: £39,906 to £46,049 (Full‑Time/Indefinite with End Date)
Closing Date: Friday 10 April 2026
Interview Date: Monday 27 April 2026
Reference: 0162-26
Division of Health Research
Senior Research Associate in Organisational Health & Well‑being
Grade 7
The Centre for Organisational Health & Well‑being in the Division of Health Research (DHR) within Lancaster University’s Faculty of Health and Medicine is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Associate. You will support a new research project funded by the UK National Institute for Health Research on promoting sustainable work through healthy psychosocial work environments.
Key responsibilities include:
* Preparing research ethics and governance applications.
* Conducting qualitative research and contributing to literature and policy reviews.
* Developing case studies, project reports, and scientific papers for publication.
* Collaborating with academic staff, workplace health professionals, policymakers, and international stakeholders.
We are looking for individuals with:
* Excellent qualitative research skills, especially in organisational health and well‑being.
* Doctorate-level knowledge of psychosocial work environments, sustainable work, and organisational health.
* Strong written communication, with experience authoring project reports and peer‑reviewed papers.
* Experience working in multi‑disciplinary research teams and engaging with policymakers and international stakeholders.
* Self‑directed, committed, and interested in becoming a key part of our research team.
The Centre provides innovative educational programmes to promote sustainable work and organisational well‑being. See https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/health-and-medicine/research/cohwb/.
The Faculty supports individual employee needs, promotes a healthy work‑life balance, and offers flexible working policies, including the Athena SWAN Charter.
The post is available to start June 2026; flexible working arrangements will be considered. The role is on an indefinite contract, contingent on external funding, which is due to end 31 May 2029.
Applicants wishing to consider the Skilled Worker Route should ensure they meet the points requirement before applying. Further information can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
We warmly welcome applications from the global majority and under‑represented groups within the Division. All UK-based applicants are encouraged to apply.
For further information, please contact Professor Stavroula Leka: stavroula.leka@lancaster.ac.uk.
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