Overview
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 to 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.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate the patient and public involvement activities with young people, parents and clinicians, alongside a charity partner.
* Support adaptations to the intervention materials and coordinate a multidisciplinary steering group.
* Develop the trial protocol.
Qualifications
* Postgraduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in psychology, clinical psychology or psychological therapies.
* Experience of working with young people, conducting research on psychological disorders or interventions, and publications in respected journals within the field.
* 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 (advantageous).
Contract and start
This full-time post is available from 1 August 2026 on a fixed-term basis for 9 months.
Eligibility and safeguarding
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.
Working arrangements and benefits
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options. Although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, 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 are encouraged. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and discussed at interview. Further information on our benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University customary days, can be found on our benefits page.
Additional information
Closing date: 18 June 2026
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