Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Medical School Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychological Therapies Senior Research Associate - Improving Social Recovery in Psychosis (ISRIP) Study Ref: RA2377 Salary on appointment will be £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 join the Norwich Medical School to work on the process evaluation component of the Improving Social Recovery in Psychosis (ISRIP) randomised controlled trial, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The ISRIP trial aims to test the clinical and cost-effectiveness of Social Recovery Therapy (SRT), a psychological intervention designed to support people who have experienced psychosis to engage in structured activities that they find meaningful. The embedded process evaluation involves interviewing service users and their families, therapists and wider stakeholders about their experience of SRT to inform longer-term implementation. As a Senior Research Associate you will be associated with a particular project 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 part-time (0.6 FTE) post is available from 2 March 2026 on a fixed term basis for a period of 3 years. 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 Vulnerable Adult Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to vulnerable adults. 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: 16 January 2026 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.