Research associate

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Norwich Medical School Research Associate Ref: RA2402 Salary on appointment will be £31,236 per annum, with an annual increment up to £37,694 per annum. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Research Associate to join Norwich Medical School to support a programme of research on sedation from antipsychotics, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research. This programme aims to understand more about sedation from antipsychotics in psychosis and its impacts on patients, including developing improved measurement of sedation, with the aim of improving patient outcomes in NHS services. You will support activity across the proposed programme of research, including with recruitment of clinical participants (working with NHS colleagues and wider networks), consent and data collection, input into analysis and write up, administration of project meetings, and dissemination of research findings. This research will involve working closely and collaboratively with NHS mental health services, particularly in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT), which is jointly hosting the project. You will have a graduate level qualification, equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant subject (e.g. psychology) and be able to evidence that you have strong organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience in conducting research or in working in the NHS (particularly in psychosis) will be advantageous. The role is well-suited to individuals seeking to pursue either clinical psychology doctorate training or academic career pathways. You must be able to undertake regular travel to locations that are not accessible via public transport across East Anglia, including Cambridgeshire. This full-time post is available from 1 September 2026 on a fixed term basis until 1 March 2029. 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. Benefits include: 44 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days. 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: 21 July 2026 The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.