Postdoctoral Research Associate

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (HLS)

Salary will be £34,132 on Grade E, per annum pro rata subject to knowledge, skills and experience.

This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working – some time on campus and some from home.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a 0.3FTE Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Jo Butterworth and team. This NIHR-funded post is available from 1^st September 2025 for one year in the first instance. The successful applicant will plan, conduct and analyse qualitative ‘think aloud’ interviews with those living with multiple long-term conditions and/or their carers, from culturally diverse populations. The work will address the hypothesis that Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) in the coproduction of a shared decision-making intervention has ensured an inclusive, relevant and responsive intervention. We propose to test the feasibility (applicability and acceptability) of patient-facing materials in this study, ahead of evaluating them in a future trial. Patient and public involvement in the development, interpretation and dissemination of findings will also be key.

About you

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and have relevant research skills in order to work within the research programme.

The successful applicant will be able to work collaboratively, present information on research and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies. They will need to able to manage competing research and administrative demands and deadlines.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role, by clicking on the 'apply' button. 

What we can offer you

• Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;
• Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly
• An Exeter Innovation directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development
• Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career
• A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a Fertility Treatment Policy
• A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. 

With over 30,000 students and 7,000 staff from 150 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN and Project Juno for Physics), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information

For further information please contact Dr Jo Butterworth, e-mail j.e.butterworth@exeter.ac.uk

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