Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Medical School Senior Research Associate (Full time, fixed term for 4 ½ years) Ref: RA2334 Starting salary from £38,249 per annum, dependent on skills and experience, with an annual increment up to £45,413 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Research Associate join the Norwich Medical School to work within the new NIHR Health Protection Research Unit on Gastrointestinal Infections. You will work on a range of projects relating to the spread of GI infections and how these could be prevented. The initial project will be around the health risks of wastewater contamination of inland bathing waters. As a Senior Research Associate you will be associated with particular projects and will contribute ideas and/or enhancement of techniques or methodologies. You will analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to grant applications and may be involved in the supervision of researchers and teaching of students within the School. 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 within the field and be able to work in a proactive and results driven manner in a high paced environment. You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and experience teaching small classes and/or overseeing practices would be advantageous. This full-time post is available from 1 October 2025 on a fixed term basis for 4 ½ years. 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. Further information on our great benefits package, including 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days (pro rata for part-time), can be found on our benefits page. Closing date: 1 August 2025 We strongly encourage male applicants and welcome applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit. The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.