Research Associate / Senior Research Associate (academic optometrist)

The role

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate with professional experience in Clinical Optometry to work on a study funded by the Bristol & Weston Hospital Charity.  The aim of the study is to develop guidelines and educational materials to help health care professionals to appropriately diagnose and manage patients with Papilloedema and Pseudopapilloedema.  

What will you be doing?

The post holder will take the lead on the development of the educational materials to support the implementation of DiPP guidelines. The study involves collaboration between primary and secondary care clinicians and external stakeholders with researchers at the University of Bristol.  

You should apply if

The post would best suit a professionally qualified optometrist who has experience in research and/or education in healthcare settings.  

For the SRA position, a relevant postgraduate research degree or equivalent professional experience in the research area and track history of developing research and educational tools is required  

Additional information

Contact for informal queries: Denize Atan, Associate Professor in Neuro-ophthalmology, Neuroscience and Genetics: denize.atan@bristol.ac.uk

Contract type: Fixed Term for 6 months

Work pattern: Part time up to 7 hours per week/20% time (some flexibility to increase up to 16 hours depending on appointed grade/salary)

Grade: I or J

Salary: £39,906 - £44,746 / £43,482 - £50,253 per annum pro rata 

School/Unit: School of Physiology, Pharmacology & Neuroscience

This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 

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The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people - because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.

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