Research Project Support Officer (Public Health Collaborating Unit)

Primary Location (Campus): Wrexham

Agreement Type: Fixed Term Contract

Applications are invited for the above fixed term part time-time post (20% FTE) working in the Public Health Collaborating Unit in the School of Health Sciences at Bangor University (Wrexham Technology Park, Wrexham).

The postholder will provide research support to a project exploring public perceptions and experience of Section 1 stop and search in Wales. This collaboration with police across Wales will build the evidence base on public perceptions of, and attitudes towards, stop and search practices, as well as trust in the police. The research aims not only to improve relationships between police and communities, but also to create a sustainable framework for ongoing collaboration.

Duties will include supporting study development and contributing to data collection, management, and analysis, and report and paper writing. Candidates should be educated to Masters level in a health-related subject and have previous experience of working in applied public health research. Knowledge of public health, research methods and excellent written communication skills are essential. The successful applicant is expected to be proficient in undertaking qualitative data collection, data analysis, and using research related software.

The successful candidate will be expected to commence on 1st October 2025 and the post is available until 31st March 2027.

This role will be located on campus at Wrexham.

Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview.

Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.

Closing date for applications: 15/09/2025

Interviews will be held on 23/09/2025

For informal enquiries, please contact, Dr Kat Ford (email: k.ford@bangor.ac.uk).

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