Research Associate/Fellow (Fixed term)

Interviews: TBC

We are inviting applications for the post of Research Associate/Fellow to support an innovative study funded by Versus Arthritis developing ways to assess central nervous system contributions to pain that will accelerate musculoskeletal pain diagnosis and treatment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a multi-disciplinary research team within Pain Centre versus Arthritis. You will contribute to a range of research activities, which will include (but not limited to) contributing to ethical submissions, research protocol planning and co-production with research partners, collection of research data, and undertaking qualitative interviews with research participants. You should have experience in the use of research methodologies and techniques to work within the area of pain and musculoskeletal health and the ability to creatively apply relevant research approaches, models, techniques, and methods. 

Candidates must have PhD or equivalent in psychology, applied health research, social science or behavioural science or are near to completion of a PhD. Experience in qualitative methodology and analysis is essential, experience of pain assessments is also desirable. Key skills required include excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to build relationships and collaborate with others. 

You will join an established team led by Professor David Walsh, whose main area of research interests include musculoskeletal pain assessment, treatments, and mechanistic understanding.

This role is available on a fixed term basis until 30th June 2026. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours) ; however applications are also welcome from candidates wishing to work part-time (minimum 21.75 hours per week). Please specify in your application if you wish to work part time and the number of preferred hours. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

Please note due to the nature of the research programme, there may be requests for occasional evening/weekend working. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Stephanie Smith, tel: 0115 823 1942 Or email Stephanie.Smith2@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

It is a condition of this post that satisfactory enhanced disclosure is obtained from the 'Disclosure and Barring Service'.

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