Research Associate - ADAPT trial and patient engagement lead (RA2366)
Salary will be £31,236 per annum, with annual increment up to £37,694 per annum, pro rata.
About the Role
Research Associate will conduct studies on interventions to help people with rheumatological diseases adapt to living with their disease(s). This role is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health, Norwich Medical School.
As a Research Associate you will contribute to the research programme, analyse and interpret data, write up results and present information on research progress and outcomes.
You will have a graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience 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, the ability to analyse and interpret data and work effectively as part of a team. Advanced skills directly relating to this research area and previous research experience would be advantageous.
This part‑time (0.2 FTE) post is available for 1 day a week (flexibly around your availability) for a fixed term period of 14 months. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Inclusive Recruitment
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applicants with a disability, especially those with lived experience of autoimmune rheumatic disease for this post, as such insight and understanding are highly relevant to the work within the Long-Term Conditions Research Group. Appointment will be made on merit and all applicants will be scored against the same criteria.
Benefits
* 44 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays and university customary days (pro rata for part‑time).
* Family and work‑life balance policies including hybrid working and 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: 17 November 2025.
The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.
Further Information
For further information, including the job description and person specification, please see the attached candidate brochure. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Dr Melanie Sloan via email: m.sloan@uea.ac.uk
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