Researcher - Associate or Fellow

We have one full-time post available and welcome applications from candidates interested in working full time, although we will consider part-time working arrangements. For part time, the salary will be per annum pro rata subject to knowledge, skills and experience. Please can you indicate in your cover letter whether you would like full-time or part-time work.

This NIHR funded post is available from September 2025 on a fixed-term basis until October 31st 2026.

We are open to appointing this position at either Grade E or Grade F level. Please see the differences in the job descriptions.

Please note the successful appointee will need to pass a DBS check.

The post
The faculty wishes to recruit one researcher (postdoctoral research associate/ research fellow level) to support delivery of the NIHR-funded programme of research, ImPROving GROUP Treatment for People with Severe Obesity (the “PROGROUP” programme).

The successful applicant will support the PROGROUP team in delivering and evaluating the PROGROUP intervention in both NHS specialist weight management services and in primary care.

The post holder will support the mixed methods process evaluation, using mainly qualitative methods to understand participant experience and service implementation, but will also contribute to wider aspects of the programme delivery. As the role involves liaising closely with colleagues, collaborators and service providers across multiple sites, the candidate is required to be in the office at least two days a week and visit partner sites across the UK. Those with research experience in the areas of health services, health behaviour change, including the online delivery of health interventions and process evaluation (particularly qualitative data collection and analysis) are encouraged to apply.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

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 Innovation, Impact and Business 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.

Further information
For further information please contact Dr Jenny Lloyd, e-mail j.j.lloyd@exeter.ac.uk.

The closing date for completed applications is August 7th. Interviews are expected to take place soon after.

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