Research Associate (Workforce Research)

This is an opportunity for an early career researcher to become involved in research with the health and care workforce. Workforce research is a key priority, locally, regionally and nationally. In Bristol, we have a rapidly developing portfolio of research involving staff in the NHS and social care. This includes projects focusing on recruitment, retention and well-being as well as those investigating skill mix, service organisation and the delivery of care. This research involves a wide range of methodologies including realist evaluations, systematic reviews, scheduling and data forecasting, surveys and mixed methods research.

You’ll support the delivery of workforce research, working as part of a team based at UWE Bristol. This will involve providing research support for ongoing projects as well as assisting with grant applications. Duties will include: protocol development; obtaining ethical approvals; data collection and analysis; and report writing and dissemination.

We are looking for a self-motivated individual with prior experience in a variety of health services research methods and approaches, with particular emphasis on NHS project experience. This is a key role within the team, and you will liaise with other researchers, inside and outside of the University, to support the conception, delivery and dissemination of high quality research with impact.

You can work on your own initiative, seeking guidance and advice where necessary.  You’re well organised, possess strong communication skills and have the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Why UWE Bristol?

This post is based at our Glenside Campus which is set within beautiful grounds in Stapleton, just three miles north east of Bristol City Centre. 

We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates, generous annual leave and career average pension schemes as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact Professor sarah Voss on 0117 328 8906 or email: sarah.voss@uwe.ac.uk

This is a fixed-term post for 12 months and is full-time.

We are hoping to interview around the 25^th/26^th September 2025, although this is to be confirmed. 

This post is available on a job share basis for applicants wishing to work part time.

This role is campus based This role is therefore campus based with some opportunity for remote/home working.

This post requires basic DBS clearance.

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of this right, please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist for information on which documents are acceptable.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible. If you do not qualify or have no current right to work in the UK you may wish to explore other visa options.

Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.                                   

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